2026 China Apple Annual Conference and Qingyang Apple Conference Kicks Off

QINGYANG, China, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- In the golden autumn of October, the air is filled with the fragrance of apples hanging heavy on the branches. On October 18 th  , the 2026 China Apple Annual Conference and Qingyang Apple Expo officially opened at the Qingyang Folk Culture Park. The theme of this year's conference is "Digital Empowerment, Smart Computing for Apple Prosperity - Promoting High-Quality Development of the Apple Industry."

Located within the golden apple-growing belt of 35° to 37° north latitude, Qingyang is widely recognized as China's optimal region for high-quality apple cultivation. Local apples are renowned for their excellent flavor and nutrient content that exceeds national standards; they have been awarded the title of "Famous Fruit of China," with a brand value of 8.056 billion yuan. The city's apple cultivation area spans 1.33 million mu, with the full industry chain generating an output value exceeding 12.5 billion yuan. The apples are popular domestically and exported to 13 countries, driving employment and income growth for more than 300,000 people.