Jiangmen city in Guangdong province came alive as it wrapped up the 2025 Guangdong Provincial Barista Vocational Skills Competition on 30 November. Over three days, 68 baristas representing Guangdong province and the regions of Hong Kong and Macao gathered to test their skills, showcasing the precision and creativity driving today’s coffee culture.
At the same time, international delegates from Sri Lanka, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Fiji, alongside global journalists, participated in cross-cultural exchanges. They sampled Jiangmen’s specialty brews and met the young baristas fueling the city’s burgeoning coffee scene—all ahead of the 2025 Understanding China Conference in Guangzhou.
Their visit has cast a fresh spotlight on Jiangmen’s fast-growing coffee industry and its dynamic youth workforce. As the Chinese mainland continues to nurture its coffee culture, Jiangmen stands out for blending local tradition with international collaboration.
For young global citizens and business enthusiasts, Jiangmen offers a blueprint for how passion and innovation can drive economic growth. The city’s recent events highlight the role of coffee as a connector in a rapidly globalizing world, fostering dialogue and creativity across borders.
With the Understanding China Conference on the horizon, Jiangmen’s success story is set to inspire further conversations on youth talent, sustainability and market innovation across G20 nations and beyond.
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International Delegates Observe Coffee Innovation and Youth Talent
cgtn.com
