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Diageo Ups Its Stake And Takes Control Of Sichuan Chengdu Quanxing

The British drinks firm is to acquire an additional 4% stake in the Chinese liquor firm, taking its holding to 53% and giving Diageo control of ShuiJingFang, a famous brand of popular Chinese spirit Baijiu. Diageo hopes to increase the popularity of the Chinese brand internationally.

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