Group 1 - Some merchants are using edible alcohol to dilute and misrepresent their products as pure grain liquor, misleading consumers with terms like "aged" and "old wine" [1][2] - In various live streaming platforms, complaints from consumers regarding the sale of so-called aged liquor are increasing, with many products falsely claiming to be decades old [1][2] - In Guizhou, some merchants are selling low-cost fragmented sand liquor or alcohol disguised as high-end products, which has become a common practice in the industry [1][3] Group 2 - A specific product labeled as "20-year-old Kunsha old liquor" was found to be new liquor, with manufacturers admitting to using coloring agents to fake the appearance of age [2][3] - The pricing strategies in the industry are alarming, with some products marked up over 40 times their production cost, indicating significant price manipulation [2][3] - Despite regulations prohibiting false labeling of liquor ages and production dates, these practices persist in the market, highlighting ongoing issues with compliance [3][4] Group 3 - The production and sale of alcohol blended with edible alcohol have been identified as key targets for regulatory enforcement, yet violations continue to be reported [4] - The industry is characterized by a lack of transparency, with some manufacturers able to provide misleading testing reports to evade detection of alcohol content [4] - Different types of liquor, such as Kunsha, fragmented sand liquor, and blended liquor, are being sold at varying price points, with significant differences in production costs and quality [5]