With an alcohol content that goes up to 70%, Baijiu is clearly not for the faint-hearted. Yet, the 5,000 year old spirit is China’s national drink. Bottles of the heady, strong liquor can be found at nearly any event in China — government banquets, weddings, business meetings, and even birthday parties. In this episode of Drink China, we find out what the different types of Baijiu are and why the country can’t live without it.<br /><br />If you liked this video, we have more stories about China’s drinking culture: <br />This 300 Year-old Rice Wine Brewery Makes 2 Million Bottles a Day - Drink China (E1)<br />https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x830sv8 <br />The Chinese Drinking Bro Who Became a Twitter Sensation<br />https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7pe46g <br /><br />Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2<br />Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2<br />Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2<br />Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com<br /><br />Producer: Jessica Novia <br />Videographer: Guo Yong & Russell Chan <br />Editor: Nicholas Ko<br />Animation: Stella Yoo <br />Mastering: Victor Peña <br /><br />Music: Audio Network<br />
