{"id":64208,"date":"2025-10-31T15:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T13:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.winesofromania.com\/romanian-chinese-memorandum-for-the-wine-industry\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T16:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:48:55","slug":"romanian-chinese-memorandum-for-the-wine-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.winesofromania.com\/en\/romanian-chinese-memorandum-for-the-wine-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Romanian – Chinese Memorandum for the Wine Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Representatives of APEV (The Association of Wine Producers and Exporters of Romania) and leaders of the Yantai Wine Industry Chain have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, according to a press release issued by APEV Romania.<\/p>\n\n

Romanian\u2013Chinese Cooperation in the Wine Industry: The Yantai Delegation Meets APEV Romania<\/h2>\n\n

BUCHAREST, October 30, 2025 \u2013 A landmark event for the development of bilateral relations in the wine sector took place on October 23, 2025, at the headquarters of the Association of Wine Producers and Exporters of Romania (APEV Romania). A high-level Chinese delegation, led by Mr. Yu Yongxin, Chairman of the Yantai Committee of the Chinese People\u2019s Political Consultative Conference and head of Yantai\u2019s wine industry chain, held a strategic meeting with representatives of Romania\u2019s largest wine industry association. <\/p>\n\n

The Chinese delegation\u2019s visit, facilitated by Mr. Robert Mitrofan, Chief Representative in China for Business Romania, was hosted by Mr. Mihnea Olariu, President of APEV Romania, and Mr. Alin L\u0103z\u0103rescu, CEO of Vintruvian Group and Vice President of APEV.<\/p>\n\n

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Memorandum of Understanding and Vision for Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n

The highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation between Changyu Group \u2013 the oldest and most influential wine producer in China \u2013 and Vintruvian Group.<\/p>\n\n

During the discussions, the Chinese side expressed a strong interest in Romanian indigenous white grape varieties, particularly Feteasca Alb\u0103 and Feteasca Regal\u0103. Mr. Zhou Hongjiang, Chairman of Changyu Group, emphasized that the development of white wine production in Romania aligns perfectly with Changyu\u2019s product strategy and with the global trend toward white wine consumption. <\/p>\n\n

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Mr. Yu Yongxin reaffirmed the commitment to building a new bridge of cooperation between the wine industries of the two countries, based on three main pillars:<\/p>\n\n

1. Technological and Trade Development: Promoting broad cooperation along the entire industry chain\u2014from the exchange of advanced winemaking and grape cultivation technologies to the reciprocal export of products\u2014seeking market complementarity.<\/p>\n\n

2. Foreign Investment: Encouraging renowned Romanian wineries to invest in and establish production facilities in Yantai, the only International City of Grapes and Wine in Asia.<\/p>\n\n

3. High-Level Trust: Deepening industrial collaboration and technological exchange between Yantai and Bucharest.<\/p>\n\n

As a gesture of recognition for his promotional efforts, Mr. Yu Yongxin presented Mr. Mihnea Olariu, President of APEV, with a Letter of Appointment as Promotion Ambassador for the Yantai Wine Region.<\/p>\n\n

In conclusion, Changyu Group extended an official invitation to the APEV Romania leadership to visit Yantai and the Changyu company, to further discuss project feasibility and to foster a shift from simple product trade to the coordinated development of the entire wine industry chain.<\/p>\n\n

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About APEV RomaniaAPEV Romania is the leading force in Romania\u2019s wine industry, bringing together over 40 key wineries and accounting for 80% of the country\u2019s total wine export volume.<\/p>\n\n

About Yantai, ChinaYantai is the birthplace of China\u2019s wine industry and the only International City of Grapes and Wine in Asia.<\/p>\n\n

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