The Good Times Are Over in China’s Liquor Capital NYT Par : Andrew Higgins and Gilles Sabrié 6 mars 2026 à 06:00 Once celebrated for its fiery spirits, the town of Maotai has reeled from a bad Chinese economy, changing tastes and a crackdown on boozy official banquets. Tanks of fermented sorghum at Jinjiao Distillery in Maotai, China, in February.