BEIJING, May 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a letter expressing warm congratulation on a series of activities marking the first International Tea Day.

Xi stressed that the United Nation's decision to set up the International Tea Day showed the international community's recognition and emphasis on the value of tea, and the move is of geat significance to revitalize the tea industry and carry forward the tea culture.

(Source: Xinhua)