Tea, special bond among Asian countries

Photo taken on Oct. 23, 2018 shows matcha food at a tea garden in Chiang Rai, Thailand. As an important part of Asian culture, tea is a special bond among Asian countries to deepen friendship and boost mutual exchanges. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Zhang Keren)