More than 80 representatives from Chinese and British political and business communities attended an event showcasing Chinese tea culture in London on Thursday.
Addressing the event, the organizer, Chairman of the UK Hainan Culture and Chamber, Zhang Yuxia, said tea culture, as one of the oldest and most characteristic symbols of both Chinese and British culture, can act as a bridge to forge exchanges between China and the United Kingdom.
Liu Hongmei, counselor of the Chinese Embassy in the UK, said many events recently sought to improve economic collaboration and cultural communications between China and the UK, adding that she hoped more benefits could come through such dialogues. The practice of drinking tea has a long history…
