Guiyang rewards coffee competition winners

The Guiyang bureau of commerce awarded a total of 50,000 yuan ($7,500) to two local coffee professionals on Oct 30 for their achievements in major domestic and international competitions, as part of the city's efforts to support its coffee industry.

Liang Jiachen receives a bonus from the Guiyang bureau of commerce. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Liang Jiachen, FUDOU coffee shop owner, won second place in the 2025 China Coffee In Good Spirits Championship and third place in the 2026 China Barista Championship. Liang Baoyi, manager of Captain George Coffee, took second place in the 2026 China Brewers Cup Championship.

Liang Baoyi receives a bonus from the Guiyang bureau of commerce. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Both winners said they would use part of their prize money to fund team training and improve their professional skills, while continuing to promote Guiyang's specialty coffee through industry competitions.

In October 2025, the city introduced a policy to support the development of its coffee industry, including financial incentives for professionals who win awards in relevant competitions.

The Guiyang bureau of commerce said it will continue to implement support policies, improve services, and organize industry events to strengthen cooperation and promote the high-quality development of the local coffee sector.