As spring unfolds across China, vibrant blossoms bring brilliant views and atmosphere, drawing large crowds of visitors to scenic spots and historic landmarks.
Peach and magnolia trees in full bloom blended with ancient buildings at Beijing's Summer Palace
"The weather is great, so I decided to take a stroll at the Summer Palace. The magnolia trees in full bloom, together with the blue sky, white clouds, and colorful buildings, it makes me feel very comfortable. Spring in Beijing is truly beautiful," said a visitor named Wang Mei.
Meanwhile, in Xiong'an New Area of north China's Hebei Province, apricot blossoms brought visitors to a local park to savor the relaxing atmosphere while admiring the scenery.
"I come here with my family during the weekend to enjoy this beautiful park. Our kid is having a fantastic time," said Li Jing, a visitor from Beijing.
Tourists are also enjoying beautiful peach blossoms in rural areas in Xichong County in southwest China's Sichuan Province and Fu'an City in east China's Fujian Province.
Spring flowers blossom across China, captivating tourists
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, who is China's lead official for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs, held a video call with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at the latter's invitation on Wednesday.
Focusing on the implementation of the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their phone call on January 17 this year, the two sides exchanged views on major bilateral economic and trade issues in a candid and in-depth manner.
The Chinese side expressed grave concerns over additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports under the pretext of the fentanyl issue, the Section 301 investigation that target Chinese imports, and planned "reciprocal" tariffs.
Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 authorizes the U.S. Trade Representative to impose tariffs or other import restrictions on foreign products after determining that "an act, policy, or practice of a foreign country is unreasonable or discriminatory and burdens or restricts United States commerce."
Both sides confirmed their belief that stable China-U.S. economic and trade relations are in the interests of both countries and agreed to maintain communication on each other's concerns.
Chinese vice premier, US trade representative hold video call on economic issues
