Tonghua to transform into a wine city

A cluster of wine companies, represented by Tonghua Tongtian Wine Co and Tonghua Grape Wine Co, has put Tonghua, which is also known for its drug and steel industries, on the map.

The city plans to take more measures to support the development of major wine producing companies such as Tonghua Grape Wine Co, and hopes to attract investment from big companies to boost the industry's development.

The city plans to attach more importance to protecting the Yalu River Valley, its major grape area, and develop it into a major base for grape growing.

The government said it would urge companies to enforce strict standards for production and product flow to ensure quality wine.

Tonghua plans to encourage research and publicity of local wine culture, and develop cultural programs based on the wine industry.

The city said it would help wine producers speed up technological upgrades to create better products and help build Tonghua into a wine capital.