From January 24 to 25, 2025, Team China participated and competed at the 2025 World Pastry Cup in Lyon, France. Team China was led by captain Glen QIAN and included Sheng WANG and Tongtong SUN, champions of the 2023 China Pastry Cup. Ice candidate Thomas LI was also part of the four-person strong team.
With their combined experience, skills and creativity, Team China achieved a momentous milestone by securing fourth place. This remarkable achievement represents both a high regard for Chinese pastry craftsmanship and the emergence of China’s dessert culture on the global stage. During the competition, Team China successfully showcased the unique charm of Chinese pastry art to the world through the deep integration of Dunhuang culture and clever creative designs.
2025 China National Selection: New Champions Ready for the Asian Pastry Cup
The 2025 China National Selection was held in Shanghai, bringing together the finest pastry talents from across the country in a competition focused on sustainability and creativity.
Theme of the Year: “Source”
The theme “Source” symbolizes roots, origins, and China’s commitment to sustainable development. It reflects the heritage of Chinese dessert culture while highlighting the use of organic ingredients and environmentally conscious practices. Contestants were invited to incorporate this vision into their creations, blending innovation, responsibility, and tradition.
Competition Categories
Two major disciplines were featured:
• Chocolate Art Group
• Sugar Art Group
Participants presented original and technically refined works, showcasing their mastery, artistic sense, and ability to innovate around the given theme.
2025 Winners
• Chocolate Champion: Wang Sheng
• Sugar Champion: Sun Tongtong
These two champions form the new Chinese national team and will represent China at the 2026 Asian Pastry Cup, with the ambition to shine at the 2027 Pastry World Cup in Lyon.
