Core Viewpoint - Suzhou is advancing its "Quality Suzhou" initiative to enhance product quality, brand development, and consumer safety, aiming for a comprehensive quality improvement by 2025 [1][2][3][4] Group 1: Quality Improvement Initiatives - The "Quality Suzhou" initiative focuses on strengthening enterprises and supply chains, covering 30 key industrial chains and over 2000 local enterprises [2] - Suzhou plans to promote the establishment of 1000 basic-level smart factories and over 200 advanced smart factories among regulated industrial enterprises this year [2] - The city aims to achieve a leading product quality compliance rate in manufacturing and consumer goods through technical support and quality management system certifications for 500 small and micro enterprises [2] Group 2: Brand Development - The initiative includes the creation of a "Suzhou brand matrix" with over 20 certified "Suzhou manufacturing" products and aims to enhance brand promotion and protection [3] - Suzhou will explore a public brand evaluation mechanism for "Suzhou优品" and promote local specialty products like Bi Luo Chun tea and Taihu three whites [3] Group 3: Consumer Safety and Experience - The initiative emphasizes improving consumer experience by launching targeted measures in areas related to food, accommodation, travel, shopping, and entertainment [4] - Suzhou plans to add 5000 merchants to a no-reason return policy for physical stores and establish 500 consumer rights protection service points [4] - The city will enhance food safety management across various sectors and implement safety assessments for over 1200 old residential elevators this year [4]

作者 | 莫奈 编辑 | 江江 视觉 | 诺言 福建师范大学历史系的毕业生王文礼，在上世纪90年代去深圳发展，做了记者。此时，深圳到处涌动着 经济奇迹，这让王文礼经历了一件令他难忘的事。 在领到第一个月工资900块钱后，王文礼请朋友吃饭，账单上的金额让他傻了眼。一杯咖啡要卖20多 块，但是自己家乡的铁观音茶味道也并不差，一斤才卖几块钱。两者区别怎么就这么大？ 王文礼出生在福建安溪西坪镇尧阳村，那里有大片茶田，他的父辈都在国有茶厂里工作。从小受到茶文 化熏陶的王文礼，在深圳受到了咖啡商品化的冲击，他动了回乡创业的决心。他在1993年创办了安溪西 坪溪源茶厂，不久就注册了"八马茶"的商标，并且拉上了哥哥、弟弟和堂兄弟一起开始创业之路。 "有面子"的茶 "这个牌子的茶叶不用洗茶，而且老板挺懂茶的，做得挺好。"退休的邝阿姨今年70多岁，她是八马茶业 的老顾客。 7月29日，盐财经到访广州的一家八马茶业门店，在门店里，邝阿姨告诉盐财经，自己住在附近，经常 来买茶叶，"上次这里的店员推荐了龙井，买完回去后发现真的很好喝，跟闺蜜一人分了一半"。这一 次，她打算再次回购龙井，还新购入了一罐碧螺春。 八马茶业董事长王文礼/图源 ...

参训学生陈宇轩对此深有感触。他的座位上堆满技术书籍，屏幕上代码跳跃。已有互联网公司实习 经历的他介绍："实习时发现，课堂里学的算法模型较难直接用于产品开发。这次培训，老师把企业真 实项目拆解成各类模块，让我们独立完成从需求分析到代码调试的全流程，迅速掌握了重难点。" 不仅是前沿科技领域需要技能提升，传统产业也同样需要。在南京农业大学园艺学院飘散着茶香的 教室里，茶学硕士李萍萍正小心翼翼地将茶叶平铺在审评盘中，通过眼观、鼻嗅、口尝来评判品质。虽 已签约某制茶企业，但她仍需在入职前掌握独立审评能力。为此，她参加了人社部门指导开展的评茶员 三级职业技能培训。"培训不仅系统学习了国家标准的审评流程，还深入茶园实践，让我对茶叶品种特 性和市场定位有了更深理解。"李萍萍说。 负责授课的园艺学院茶学学科负责人房婉萍教授表示，许多学生对茶文化兴趣浓厚，却缺乏系统技 能认证。"评茶员不仅是职业，更是连接传统技艺与现代产业的桥梁。"她说，课程结合南京雨花茶、碧 螺春等本地名茶特色，邀请非遗代表性传承人现场演示炒制技艺，"我们的目的就是让学生既掌握标准 化审评方法，又能传承创新传统茶文化。" 高校课程与企业需求之间的"供需差"，是 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of both traditional craftsmanship and modern financial support in the tea industry, particularly focusing on the heritage of tea-making and the role of financial institutions in facilitating growth and sustainability [1][3][5]. Group 1: Traditional Craftsmanship - The tea-making process is deeply rooted in tradition, with techniques passed down through generations, exemplified by the founder of Xiluo Tea Industry, who highlights the significance of maintaining ancestral methods [1]. - The craftsmanship involves a meticulous understanding of temperature and technique, ensuring that the quality of tea remains consistent over decades [1]. Group 2: Financial Support and Innovation - Financial challenges are a significant barrier for tea enterprises, particularly due to the long repayment cycles for premium tea sent to major markets like Beijing and Shanghai [3]. - A turning point occurred three years ago when a local bank recognized the funding mismatch faced by small tea enterprises, leading to the introduction of specialized financial products to support their operations [5]. - The bank's tailored financial solutions have enabled better cash flow management for tea producers, allowing them to align their funding needs with the seasonal nature of tea production [5].

Core Insights - The article highlights the significance of tea culture in Chinese business interactions, emphasizing that tea tables serve as important venues for business discussions and relationship building [2][3][4] Group 1: Tea Culture and Business - The tea table is not just a place for leisure but a critical space for business negotiations, where every gesture and expression can convey deep meanings in the context of Chinese commercial culture [2][3] - Different regional cultures influence the way business is conducted over tea, with Northern Chinese being more direct and straightforward, while Southern Chinese tend to be more subtle and detail-oriented in their approach [4][5] Group 2: Communication Styles - Northern businessmen prefer a more open and direct style of communication, focusing on results and benefits, while Southern businessmen often use tea as a means to build trust and gradually introduce business topics [5][6] - The choice of tea and tea utensils can signal intentions and preferences in business negotiations, with specific selections indicating the desire for long-term relationships or ongoing comparisons with other partners [6][7] Group 3: Non-Verbal Communication - Non-verbal cues at the tea table, such as the way tea is served or consumed, can communicate complex messages about satisfaction or dissatisfaction with both the tea and the business discussions [10][11] - The tea selection process often reflects the host's intentions, with more expensive teas indicating a stronger desire for collaboration, while less expensive options may suggest caution or uncertainty [6][11] Group 4: Regional Preferences - The article notes that different regions have distinct preferences in tea culture, with specific types of tea and brewing methods favored by various regional businessmen, reflecting their unique cultural identities [12][13] - The tea table serves as a microcosm of broader cultural differences in business practices across China, illustrating how tea can be both a beverage and a medium for negotiation and relationship management [12][13]

Group 1 - The article discusses the art of gifting tea in a culturally nuanced manner, emphasizing the importance of understanding both tea and the recipient's preferences [1][2][3] - It outlines 20 subtle rules for gifting tea, aiming to help individuals navigate the complexities of tea gifting without falling for misleading sales tactics [3][4] - The guide is not intended to make someone a tea expert but serves as a practical "avoidance guide" to prevent awkward gifting situations [4][5] Group 2 - The article highlights that gifting tea should not be confused with business dealings; it is more about maintaining personal relationships [8] - It stresses the importance of knowing the recipient's taste in tea, as preferences can vary widely, and a mismatched gift can be seen as thoughtless [9][10] - Seasonal considerations are also important when selecting tea, with specific types recommended for different times of the year [11] Group 3 - The article provides a mnemonic for selecting universally accepted teas, suggesting that red and green teas are generally well-received [12] - It advises on the significance of the recipient's tea-drinking habits and the quality of tea to be gifted, indicating that higher quality is often appreciated [12][13] - Regional preferences for tea are noted, with specific recommendations for different areas in China, suggesting that thoughtful selection can enhance the gift's impact [13] Group 4 - The article suggests modern twists on traditional tea gifting, such as presenting tea in a way that appeals to younger audiences, like incorporating trendy tea drinks [13] - It warns against gifting certain types of tea, such as "小青柑," unless the quality is assured, indicating a focus on quality over quantity [14] - The significance of tea in social contexts, such as during family introductions or workplace interactions, is emphasized, highlighting its role in building relationships [15] Group 5 - The article discusses the importance of how one presents the tea, including the language used when discussing the gift, to avoid potential faux pas [16] - It introduces a "blame-shifting" tactic for discussing the quality of the tea, allowing the giver to deflect any criticism [17] - Finally, it suggests alternative gifts, such as cherries or crabs, if one is unsure about tea, emphasizing the principle of giving gifts that do not require reciprocation [18]

苏州：农文商旅"新"融合 碧螺春里展乾坤 有的人在探索新产品、新业态，有的人则在探索新技术、新模式。 当记者来到天王坞茶园，"80后"的姚益林正在巡检茶树，这里种植的50余种新品种茶树是他眼里 的"宝贝"。"传统的碧螺春只采收到谷雨前，产量有限，想从空间上扩大规模，在寸土寸金的太湖畔也 很难做到，我想从技术上寻求突破。"姚益林说，近年来，他同高校院所合作，正在研发高产新品种， 希望通过拉长生产周期，提升亩均产量，实现新发展。 十多公里外，"60后"的柳荣伟则在探寻另一条路径。"国内干茶叶的内销总额这几年一直维持在 3000多亿元，但新式茶饮行业市场发展迅速，规模已突破1400亿元，这里孕育巨大机遇。"柳荣伟说， 2015年他所在的东山茶厂与香格里拉集团合作，为其提供果味茶，去年还同金星啤酒集团合作，推出碧 螺春中式精酿啤酒。如今东山茶厂每年都会有十多款新产品上市，去年实现总销售1亿元，更带动合作 茶农每年能增收5000-8000元。 政府搭台、市场唱戏，由碧螺春牵引而来的农文商旅融合发展正在展现出巨大潜力。2024年，吴中 区碧螺春茶总产值达4亿元，农村居民人均可支配收入49280元，同比增长5.5%。 当地 ...