Group 1 - Some businesses are using food-grade alcohol to dilute and misrepresent their products as pure grain liquor, misleading consumers with terms like "aged" and "old wine" [1][2] - In Renhuai City, some distilleries are purchasing alcohol from outside sources, blending it locally, and marketing it as "aged sauce-flavored liquor," with some distributors openly admitting that their products contain 50% diluted alcohol [1][2] - The profit margins for these counterfeit products are significant, with one product costing only a few dozen yuan per box but retailing for 899 yuan, representing a markup of over 40 times [1] Group 2 - Regulatory bodies need to enforce strict oversight, as national standards prohibit the addition of food-grade alcohol in sauce-flavored liquor [2] - Despite existing regulations, deceptive practices are rampant, with many distilleries openly discussing their fraudulent methods, indicating a widespread issue within the industry [2] - The white liquor industry is facing a crisis, with production declining for eight consecutive years and 58.1% of distributors reporting increased inventory and cash flow pressures [3] Group 3 - The industry is undergoing a transformation due to changing market conditions and cultural shifts, making it essential to address fraudulent practices to avoid further damage to the industry's reputation [3] - There is a call for serious consequences for manufacturers of counterfeit liquor to prevent a trust crisis in an already pressured industry [3]