After graduating from the Philosophy Department of Renmin University of China, Wei Xing developed a strong interest in wine during his postgraduate studies in France. Upon completing his studies in 2014 and returning to China, he began his journey as a wine educator, working alongside Fongyee Walker MW and Edward Ragg MW. During this period, he achieved the WSET Diploma and became a certified educator by WSET and several wine-producing countries and regions.

Since 2017, Wei Xing has been studying towards becoming a Master of Wine. Throughout his MW journey, he has explored various roles within the wine industry. He has founded a hybrid wine specialty store that integrates drinking, learning, and purchasing wine and has also contributed significantly to online wine education and social media video creation, amassing approximately 400,000 followers.

Presently, he serves as an independent wine educator and judge, teaching WSET and various wine courses across China, while conducting promotional masterclasses for wine associations and producers at exhibitions nationwide.

Primary area(s) of work: Communication

Industry sector(s): Educator, Wine judge

Wine region expertise: Ningxia, China

Market expertise: China

Specialisms: Education, Wine judging