“Tea is an incredible cultural ambassador. It represents so much about China.” John Smagula, the assistant dean of the law school at Temple University in Philadelphia, is a China hand who has studied Chinese for 30 years and loves Chinese tea culture. He said in a recent interview that he believes tea culture can reduce the distance between people, improve mutual understanding and promote friendship and cooperation. By operating a tea club at Temple University, he is also trying to bring tea culture to younger American generations.

The fifth edition of the “My China Album” video series, jointly produced by the Chinese embassy in the US, the Chinese consulates general in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago, and China Daily, is a vivid portrayal of China-US relations. Themed “My Impressions of China -- 100 Stories of China-US Friendship”, the series captures the heartwarming moments and memories of people-to-people friendship, showcasing the historic interactions and profound bonds between the peoples of the two nations.