Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Criminal case involving former chairman Qiao Tianming
Press reports state that Qiao Tianming received a first-instance prison sentence and fine in a case involving allegations related to state assets and bribery. The supplied sources do not include the complete judgment, so the legal characterization and final status should be verified against authoritative court records.
2022
Disputed “sales top three” advertising
A Ningbo subsidiary of Xin Chao Media was fined after displaying advertising stating that Jiannanchun was a Chinese famous-liquor brand with sales in the top three. The regulator found false content in the advertisement. Media and industry commentators argued that the wording could mislead consumers by presenting the ranking of a product, particularly Crystal Jiannanchun, as the ranking of the broader brand or company.