Core Points - The Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medicine Bureau, in collaboration with the Guangxi Vocational Skills Appraisal Center, has awarded the first batch of herbal cuisine chef certificates in China, filling a gap in the professional evaluation of herbal cuisine skills [1] - A total of 102 participants out of 468 competitors from 78 teams were recognized for their skills in the second Guangxi Herbal Cuisine Competition, which serves as a platform for assessing herbal cuisine capabilities [1] - The issuance of these certificates follows the official release of the National Occupational Standards for Chinese Cooking (Herbal Cuisine Chef) by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security in March 2023 [1] Industry Development - Guangxi boasts a rich variety of over 7,542 species of traditional Chinese medicinal resources, ranking among the top in the country [1] - The region is actively promoting the "Gui Herbal Cuisine" brand through various initiatives, including hosting herbal cuisine competitions, selecting local specialty food and medicinal products, and establishing training centers [1] - Future plans include innovating integration models to enhance standardization, develop the industry chain, and promote the fusion of traditional Chinese medicine cultivation, processing, and cultural tourism [2]