李春生：从“脱贫叶”到“振兴叶” 中国茶迎来“世界共享”新机遇

Core Insights - The tea industry in China is transitioning from a pillar of poverty alleviation to a key support for rural revitalization, as highlighted by Li Chunsheng at the 2025 Global Green Tea Conference [1] - The integration of "three new and three industries" is being explored to enhance the transformation and upgrading of local specialty tea industries, such as Wuyuan green tea [1] Industry Overview - China is the birthplace of tea, with the tea industry being a significant agricultural sector that supports regional economic development, meets health consumption needs, expands stable employment, increases farmers' income, and serves rural revitalization [3] - The current tea production in China exceeds 37 million tons, with a total output value surpassing 330 billion yuan [3] - Tea has become the world's leading beverage, with over 60 countries producing tea and more than 2 billion people globally having a tea-drinking habit [3] Wuyuan Green Tea Development - Wuyuan County's government is adopting tourism, industrial, and cultural approaches to enhance the tea industry, aiming for transformation, quality improvement, and effective storytelling about Wuyuan green tea [3] - The tea cultivation area in Wuyuan County is nearly 210,000 acres, producing around 2,300 tons of tea and achieving a comprehensive output value exceeding 6 billion yuan, establishing it as a significant industry for local prosperity [3] Conference Insights - The conference, themed "Weaving Green Threads, Sharing with the World," gathered global experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and industry managers to discuss the development and prosperity of the tea industry [5] - Li Chunsheng emphasized the importance of openness, cooperation, and innovation during the conference to foster discussions and consensus on tea industry development [5]