The 2021 China White Tea Conference reported a significant growth in China's white tea industry, with the national production reaching 73,500 tons and an agricultural output value of 7.52 billion yuan by the end of 2020. The proportion of white tea in the total national tea output increased from 0.4% to 2.47% between 2017 and 2020. The industry has received increased attention, both domestically and internationally, with several provinces contributing to its production. The China Tea Circulation Association also recognized organizations and enterprises for their contributions to the industry and discussed strategies for its further development.