China, Nepal celebrate ties with tea in Beijing

Yuan said that tea culture embodies the philosophy of "harmony in diversity" and the spirit of seeking common ground while reserving differences, which is in line with the principles of economic globalization and multicultural coexistence. Yuan added his association will stay committed to implementing the critical consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and expanding the cooperation between the two sides in the fields of economy, trade, culture and tourism to help push the China-Nepal friendship across the Himalayas to a new level.

According to Xu, his chamber, China's largest trade organization for foodstuffs and agricultural products, will continue to act as a bridge to promote the shared prosperity and development between the two sides in the fields of tea and other commodities.

Guests were treated to various Nepalese teas, such as black, white, green and milk tea, learning about the country's rich tea tradition and tea-making techniques. Participants were also invited to try their hand at Chinese calligraphy, paper-cutting and tea ceremony.

The event also unveiled several cooperation projects to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Nepal, which include the Beijing-Kathmandu cultural tour, China-Nepal youth exchanges, a green development forum, and dragon boat races.