What is the drinking age in china?

The legal drinking age in China is 18, and this law was introduced in 2006. The law is not very strictly enforced. There is a rigid enforcement of any laws pertaining to public intoxication though, because that’s a big no-no. Because so much of China is rural, it is hard to enforce the legal drinking age. read more

Mainland: There is no minimum drinking age. 10 years ago they instituted 18 as the legal minimum, but the law was never enforced and forgotten. Hong Kong: 18, but no idea how strict the law is. read more

The legal drinking age is the age at which a person can legally consume alcoholic beverages. These laws cover a wide range of issues and behaviors, addressing when and where alcohol can be consumed. The minimum age alcohol can be legally consumed can be different from the age when it can be purchased in some countries. read more