Xi Jinping and China's tea

BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) -- President Xi said China, a major producer and consumer of tea, is willing to work with all sides to nurture the sustained and healthy development of the global tea industry, deepen cultural exchanges on tea, and allow more people to relish lives accompanied by tea.

As a special way of showcasing Chinese hospitality as well as an iconic cultural symbol, the fragrance of tea spans time and space. The profound and extensive tea culture embodies the Chinese concept of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

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