Farmers pick tea leaves in Tingxi Township of Jing County, east China's Anhui Province, on April 13, 2019. 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/Liu Junxi)