Core Insights - The 10th Guizhou Zunyi International Chili Pepper Expo opened on August 18, showcasing the "Top Ten New Chili Varieties" for 2025 and facilitating a technology exchange conference for chili cultivation [1][4][9] Group 1: Chili Pepper Varieties - The evaluation of the "Top Ten New Varieties" and "Top Ten Potential Varieties" attracted participation from 65 seed companies and research institutions, with a total of 610 chili varieties submitted for assessment [4][6] - The new top varieties include "Yan Jiao 548" from Chongqing Keguang Seedling Co., "Zhuo Jiao No. 12" from Guizhou Zhuohao Agricultural Technology Co., and "Yi Jiao No. 1" from Zunyi Agricultural Science Institute, among others [4][6] Group 2: Industry Development - Guizhou Province is advancing towards becoming a "World Chili Processing Trade Base," with significant progress in chili planting, processing enterprises, and market systems [6][9] - The province's chili planting area and output value rank among the top in the country, with the establishment of the "China Chili City" in Zunyi, facilitating a market circulation system for chili [6][9] Group 3: Technology and Market Integration - The second Chili Variety Display and Technology Exchange Conference aimed to enhance regional chili production levels and promote the development of the chili industry in China [4][8] - The event featured over 600 chili varieties, with experts and representatives discussing innovations and strategies for the chili industry, emphasizing the importance of technology and market integration for future growth [8][9]