OK, not 100% music related, but we do often have to do official bits and pieces and it is certainly the case that drinking and business in China go hand in hand. If you don’t like BaiJiu (sorghum distilled liquor) then don’t even think about trying to get ahead here. What we loved the most in this related article (after the jump) is the following passage:
Xinhua (ED: official news agency) said about 500 billion yuan (73 billion dollars) in public funds is spent each year on official banquets, nearly one-third of the nation’s spending on dining out.
You can indulge in the full article HERE and if that has increased your thirst for all things Baijiu, check out this video – again, completely un-music-related, but sums up the great drink nicely!