Core Insights - The "South Asia Southeast Asia International Intellectual Property Innovation Cooperation Seminar" was held during the "Tengchong Scientist Forum," where Dr. Qu Liping from Yunnan Betaini Biotechnology Group shared insights on the innovative development and industrialization practices of Yunnan's unique plant resources [1][5]. Group 1: Plant Resource Development - Yunnan, known as the "Kingdom of Plants," possesses 63% of China's higher plant resources, with nearly 19,000 species having potential biological activity, providing a strong foundation for the development of beauty, food, and pharmaceutical products [5]. - Betaini has established a systematic plant raw material research and development system by screening over 2,000 unique plants from texts like "Yunnan Natural Medicine Atlas" and research institutions, focusing on soothing anti-inflammatory and barrier repair effects [5]. - The company has successfully registered 17 new plant raw materials, with 3 included in the international cosmetics ingredient directory, highlighting the international recognition of Chinese raw material innovation [5]. Group 2: Product Application and Market Impact - Seven of the new raw materials have been applied in products under brands like Winona and Aikeman, covering core efficacy areas such as soothing, moisturizing, and anti-aging [5]. - The core ingredient, Qingci fruit, has been deeply developed into oil, flavonoids, and polysaccharides, with the polysaccharide used in Winona's second-generation soothing and moisturizing cream, achieving sales exceeding 1 billion yuan [5]. - The flavonoid from Qingci fruit is set to empower Winona's Silver Core Cream, which will be launched in April 2025, continuing to lead the plant skincare trend [5]. Group 3: Research and Development Infrastructure - Betaini has established the Yunnan Characteristic Plant Extraction Laboratory, focusing on the research and development of functional cosmetics, functional foods, and pharmaceuticals, providing comprehensive services from top-level design to commercialization [14]. - The laboratory has obtained dual qualifications from CMA and CNAS, offering professional testing services for raw materials and products, thus becoming a significant force in promoting the standardization of Yunnan's plant industry [14]. Group 4: Sustainable Development Initiatives - Betaini adheres to sustainable development principles, creating a virtuous ecosystem of "resource protection - research and development innovation - industrial transformation" [18]. - The company collaborates with local planting bases and communities to build raw material bases, forming a full-chain traceability system from germplasm resource research to breeding optimization [18]. - Betaini has received ESG ratings of "AAA" from Huazheng and "AA" from Wind, and was included in the top 100 list of A-share companies for outstanding ESG performance in 2025 [19].