On May 20, 2026, "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon” was jointly held in Abu Dhabi by Chinese Embassy and China Cultural Center in the UAE. His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Inclusiveness and Coexistence, along with senior representatives from UAE government, ambassadors from various countries to the UAE, guests from all circles, in total about 130 people attended the event.
In his address, Ambassador Zeng Jixin thanked all sectors of the UAE for their strong support of his work since his arrival in March 2026. He stated that Chinese tea culture, with its thousands of years of history, has spread throughout the world and is loved by people in the UAE and other countries, serving as a bridge for cultural exchange between China and other nations, conveying the value of harmony in diversity. The "Tea for Harmony" event aims to use tea as a medium to connect with friends in the UAE, enhance friendship between the two peoples, and promote dialogue, inclusiveness, and mutual learning among civilizations in China, the UAE, and the world.
The event featured performances of Chinese tea art and displays of Chinese intangible cultural heritage, such as Chinese calligraphy. "Let’s Yum Cha sometime” is also on display showcasing tea culture from the Greater Bay Area in China. Guests at the event actively participated and experienced the charm of Chinese tea culture.