Photo shows the performance of “Bees Drumming Spring to Celebrate Harvest” by the Octet Ensemble at the 2025 National Beekeeping Conference and China (Qinshui) Bee Products Expo. Photo by Song Yuting
Jincheng, Huanghe News Network — From November 1 to 3, the 2025 National Beekeeping Conference and China (Qinshui) Bee Products Expo was held in Qinshui County. As Shanxi Province's sole “China Honeybee Capital,” Qinshui leveraged its unique ecological advantages, solid industrial foundation, and innovative development model to become the preferred venue for this conference. It showcased the “Qinshui Model” of high-quality county-level apiculture development to the nation.
Photo shows Niu Zhengtai, Deputy County Governor of Qinshui County, delivering remarks
Photo shows Yang Rong, Director of the National Technical Committee for Standardization of Bee Products and President of the China Bee Products Association, addressing the conference
Photo: Bi Meijia, former member of the Party Leadership Group of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Chairman of the China Rural Cooperative Economics Management Association, delivering remarks
Hosted by the China Bee Products Association under the theme “Eco-Empowerment, Quality Foundation,” the conference gathered over 400 beekeeping experts, scholars, enterprise representatives, and cooperative leaders from across the nation in Qinshui to discuss industry development and co-create the future of the sector.
Photo: Launch of the “Supporting Women in Beekeeping Entrepreneurship Initiative”
Photo shows female beekeeper representative Jia Qinfang discussing opportunities in the bee industry development, showcasing the spirit of women in revitalizing specialty industries in the new era.
Photo shows the release of the National Bee Products Industry Self-Regulation Agreement
The conference featured substantive content and diverse formats. Guests delivered thematic reports on topics including bee poisoning prevention and control, industry development, bee product market supervision, and e-commerce trends. The National Self-Regulatory Agreement for the Bee Product Industry was unveiled, and the “Supporting Women in Beekeeping Entrepreneurship Program” was officially launched in Qinshui. Delegates also visited select apiaries and processing enterprises in Qinshui County to inspect the development of the bee industry firsthand and witness the tangible achievements in revitalizing Qinshui's beekeeping sector.
Photo: Opening of the 2025 National Bee Industry Conference and China (Qinshui) Bee Product Expo
Photo shows guests and delegates touring the exhibition area after the opening ceremony, witnessing firsthand the robust momentum of Qinshui's high-quality beekeeping development.
Reporters learned that Qinshui was selected as the host for this high-profile beekeeping event primarily due to its two key advantages: “excellent ecological endowment” and “solid industrial foundation.” As Shanxi Province's sole “China Honeybee Capital,” Qinshui boasts a pristine ecological environment with high forest coverage and abundant nectar sources. It hosts over 40 families and 100 species of nectar-producing plants across approximately 2 million mu (133,333 hectares), supporting a beehive capacity exceeding 100,000 hives. With primary nectar sources including Chinese locust, black locust, and wolfberry, the region enjoys an uninterrupted flowering season spanning eight months annually, providing uniquely favorable conditions for beekeeping development.
Photo shows a host promoting premium bee products to online audiences
Photo shows visitors pausing at exhibition zones to learn about bee product features and industry development achievements.
In recent years, Qinshui County has prioritized the bee industry as a key specialty sector to boost agricultural efficiency and farmer income. With cumulative investments exceeding 50 million yuan, the county has strengthened policy guidance, technological support, and brand development, driving the industry's transformation from traditional scattered beekeeping to large-scale, standardized, and industrialized operations. Currently, the county hosts 132 standardized apiaries with over 100 hives each and 34 tourism-oriented bee farms. These efforts have earned Qinshui County titles including “National Demonstration County for Modern Bee Industry Technology System,” “National Demonstration County for Precision Poverty Alleviation through Beekeeping,” and “National Outstanding Hometown of the Bee Industry.” (By Gao Jinlong)