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Core Points - The 2025 China (Guangzhou) International Tea Expo opened on November 20, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a theme of "Tea Flavor China, Years of Responsibility" [2][3] - The expo aims to promote the high-quality development of the Chinese tea industry and reflects the transformation of tea culture into everyday life [7][8] - The tea industry in China has experienced rapid growth over the past 30 years, with an economic output exceeding 1 trillion yuan, making China the largest producer and consumer of tea globally [14][15] Industry Development - The Guangzhou Tea Expo is the first professional tea exhibition in South China, approved by the Ministry of Commerce, and was established in 2006 [20] - The expo has been included in national key activities and exhibitions, highlighting its significance in the tea industry [21][22] - The tea industry has evolved significantly, with annual tea production increasing from 1.02 million tons in 2006 to 3.499 million tons in 2024, and the annual output value rising from 19 billion yuan to 321.8 billion yuan [26][27][28] Event Highlights - The opening day featured a commemorative tea event with over 200 industry leaders and experts discussing the development of the tea industry [31] - Awards were presented for various categories, including industry leadership and brand excellence, recognizing contributions over the past 20 years [33] - The expo will run until November 23 and includes various activities such as tea skill competitions and quality selection events, promoting talent development and high-quality tea products [35][36] Cross-Industry Collaboration - The expo attracted participants from retail, catering, and health industries, exploring new models for "tea + beverage" integration [40] - The event emphasizes green exhibition practices, offering incentives such as gift giveaways and consumer raffles to enhance visitor engagement [41][42]