第34届中国厨师节暨2025中国厨艺与餐饮博览会新闻发布会在京举行

Group 1 - The 34th China Chef Festival and 2025 China Culinary and Catering Expo will be held from October 17 to 19, 2025, at the Suzhou International Expo Center, showcasing the development and innovation of the Chinese catering industry [1][5] - The event is expected to attract over 100,000 professional visitors and representatives from more than 20 countries, marking a significant increase in the international influence of Chinese cuisine [1][3] - The festival will feature five high-end forums, seven top culinary competitions, and a 40,000 square meter culinary and catering expo, with a focus on the globalization of Chinese cuisine [3][4] Group 2 - The World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) Asia Regional Presidents' Meeting will be held in China for the first time, with participation from over 20 countries, highlighting the event's international significance [4] - The festival will include a "Culinary Skills and Techniques Assessment" to promote talent discovery and the preservation of traditional cooking techniques, alongside a smart robot cooking competition to explore technological applications in the industry [4][5] - The event aims to enhance cultural confidence and promote Chinese culinary culture on the international stage, contributing to the high-quality development of Chinese cuisine [5]