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Thirsty Dragon: China'S Lust For Bordeaux And The Threat To The World'S Best Wines
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An Inside View Of China'S Quest To Become A Global Wine Power And Bordeaux'S Attempt To Master The Thirsty Dragon It Helped Createthe Wine Merchants Of Bordeaux And The Rising Entrepreneurs Of China Would Seem To Have Little In Commonold Europe Versus New China, Tradition Versus Disruption, Loyalty Versus Efficiency. And Yet These Two Communities Have Found Their Destinies Intertwined In The Conquest Of New Markets, As Suzanne Mustacich Shows In This Provocative Account Of How China Is Reshaping The French Wine Business And How Bordeaux Is Making Its Mark On China.Thirsty Dragon Lays Bare The Untold Story Of How An Influx Of Chinese Money Rescued France'S Most Venerable Wine Region From Economic Collapse, And How The Result Was A Series Of Misunderstandings And Crises That Threatened The Delicate Infrastructure Of Bordeaux'S Insular Wine Trade. The Bordelais And The Chinese Do Business According To Different And Often Incompatible Sets Of Rules, And Mustacich Uncovers The Competing Agendas And Littleknown Actors Who Are Transforming The Economics And Culture Of Bordeaux, Even As Its Wines Are Finding New Marketsand Ever Higher Pricesin Shanghai, Beijing, And Hong Kong, With Hong Kong And London Traders Playing A Pivotal Role.At Once A Tale Of Business Skullduggery And Fierce Cultural Clashes, Adventure, And Ambition, Thirsty Dragon Offers A Behindthescenes Look At The Challenges Facing The World'S Most Famous And Prestigious Wines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Thirsty Dragon'? A: 'Thirsty Dragon' explores China's growing influence in the global wine market, particularly its relationship with Bordeaux and the implications for the wine industry.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Thirsty Dragon'? A: The book is authored by Suzanne Mustacich, who provides an insightful analysis of the wine trade between China and Bordeaux.
- Q: When was 'Thirsty Dragon' published? A: 'Thirsty Dragon' was published on November 10, 2015.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Thirsty Dragon'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Thirsty Dragon' have? A: 'Thirsty Dragon' consists of 352 pages.
- Q: Is 'Thirsty Dragon' a first edition? A: Yes, 'Thirsty Dragon' is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Thirsty Dragon' in? A: 'Thirsty Dragon' is in good condition.
- Q: What categories does 'Thirsty Dragon' fall under? A: 'Thirsty Dragon' falls under the category of Hospitality, Travel & Tourism.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Thirsty Dragon'? A: The book discusses themes such as cultural clashes, business challenges, and the transformation of the Bordeaux wine industry due to Chinese investment.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Thirsty Dragon'? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the dynamics of the wine trade between China and Bordeaux, including economic impacts and cultural exchanges.