Dhaka, May 17 -- Li Shaopeng, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka, said on Saturday that tea is playing a significant role in enhancing friendly relations between Bangladesh and China.

He made the remarks while speaking in a seminar as the guest of honour. The seminar was on 'Tea and the World: Aesthetic Meeting,' organized by the Chinese Corner of the Political Studies Department at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST).

"Tea is not just a beverage; it is a symbol of friendship, mutual respect, and people-to-people connection between Bangladesh and China," Li said. "In Chinese civilization, tea represents harmony, patience, wisdom, and human connection."

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