Core Insights - The 2025 China Black Tea Conference opened in Xiushui, Jiangxi Province, focusing on the development trends of the black tea industry and promoting high-quality development [1][2] - The conference theme is "Consumption Boost, Centenary Ninghong," featuring the release of a global black tea report and various activities to showcase new developments in the industry [1][2] Industry Overview - China's black tea production reached 510,300 tons in 2024, with a market value of approximately 53.075 billion yuan [1] - Jiangxi Province is a major tea-producing area, with Xiushui recognized as a traditional core area for "Ninghong tea" and "Shuangjing green tea" [1] Regional Development - The city of Jiujiang is enhancing its tea industry through the "Three Tea" coordinated development strategy, with standardized tea garden areas covering 460,000 acres and an annual tea production of about 16,000 tons [2] - The "Ninghong" brand value has increased to 3.688 billion yuan, contributing significantly to the development of Jiangxi's tea industry [2] Conference Activities - The conference included immersive tasting events, high-quality development discussions, and on-site visits to Ninghong tea production areas [2] - Strategic partnerships were formed during the conference, aiming to unite efforts for the high-quality development of the national black tea industry [2] Future Events - The flag of the China Black Tea Conference was handed over to the city of Lichuan, Hubei Province, indicating that the 2026 conference will be hosted there [2]