Tea, special bond among Asian countries (16)

Aerial photo taken on April 15, 2019 shows farmers drying ginkgo leaves in Tancheng County, Shandong Province. 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/Fang Dehua)