Can you take alcohol into china?

Yes, Paula, you can. According to the regulation, you could bring no more than 1500ml of wine with alchoholic level over 12%. The part more than 1500ml will be taxed and the taxed rate is 50%. And it should only be put in the check-in luggage. When checking in the luggage, you can inform the airport staff and see whether if you need to find another package to transport.