International viticulture scholars, vine and wine experts all agree that the Ningxia Hui autonomous region has unlimited possibilities as a production region for top vintages. Zhang Zhao reports from the 2013 Academic Conference organized by the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV).

In the Ningxia Hui autonomous region, wine production is not just an emerging industry, but it is becoming a showcase to upgrade the economy of the entire region, say local government officials, scholars and experts gathered in Yinchuan for a conference on vines and wines.

The 2013 Academic Conference organized by the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) held on Sept 24, revolved around the theme "optimized viticulture and winemaking under stressed conditions on the eastern foothills of Helan Mountain".