Tea, special bond among Asian countries

A tea artist performs tea art in Hanoi's Old Quarter, Vietnam, on Nov. 25, 2018. 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/Ngo Minh Tien)