Group 1 - The fourth Southeast Exhibition City Cooperation and Development Conference will be held from May 28 to 30 in Fuzhou, focusing on the theme "Tide Rising in the Southeast, Gathering in Fuzhou" [1] - The conference features an innovative "1+1+9" activity system, including one opening ceremony and main forum, one cultural promotion event, and nine specialized sub-forums covering hot topics in the exhibition industry [1] - The event aims to gather over 300 industry elites, including representatives from international organizations and leading enterprises, to explore new paths for high-quality development of the exhibition economy [1][2] Group 2 - The conference will host various forums, such as the "Eighth Academic Salon on Exhibition and Cultural Activities," focusing on scene economy and event upgrades, and the "Forum on High-Quality International Development of China's Exhibition Industry," emphasizing digitalization and green transformation [2] - The "Exhibition Industry AI Application Workshop" will address the practical application of AI technology in the exhibition sector, while the "Cross-Strait Exhibition Standardization Forum" will discuss standardization and intellectual property conversion between Fujian and Taiwan [2] - Fuzhou aims to leverage its exhibition industry to connect the Southeast coastal economic belt, promoting a new development pattern of "exhibitions driving production and cities" [2]

Group 1: Coffee Market Growth - The number of coffee shops in Chongqing has expanded to 3,265 in 2024, with a rise in independent and creative coffee shops, driving the "coffee+" trade chain [4] - China's coffee net import volume has increased by 130,800 tons from 2020 to 2024, representing a growth of 6.53 times, with an annual compound growth rate of 65.7% [7] - Currently, China's per capita annual coffee consumption is only 16 cups, significantly lower than the global average of 240 cups, indicating substantial growth potential [7] Group 2: International Coffee Festival - The 2025 Chongqing International Coffee Festival was held in the Yuzhong District, showcasing coffee brands from 18 countries and regions [5][8] - The festival highlighted Colombia as the guest country, known for its high-quality coffee production [9] Group 3: Consumer Trends and Preferences - The rise of new retail coffee brands like Luckin has further popularized coffee consumption, leading to a trend towards premium and experiential coffee offerings [9] - There is a growing consumer interest in high-quality living, reflected in the increasing demand for diverse coffee experiences and products [11]