Chinese Authorities Are Turning Their Noses Up At Fake Champagne

Chinese authorities are adopting a French attitude about the making of Champagne. In other words, "It's not Champagne if it's not Champagne." On May 27, Chinese authorities registered Champagne as an official label (link in French) to be used only for wine hailing from the French region for which the sparkling drink is named. Some analysts think China is using the Champagne deal to cozy up to France and put pressure on the UK. Chinese-British relations have been cool since British prime minister...