The Chinese Embassy in Botswana held the "Chinese Tea Culture" Event at the Airport Junction Mall in Gaborone on May 16, 2026. Chinese Ambassador to Botswana H.E. Fan Yong, his spouse Counselor Cui Yin, and Minister Counselor Tao Lili attended the event. The event attracted over several hundreds people from various walks of life.

The event featured an introduction to Chinese teas and tea wares, tea art performances, tea culture videos, and calligraphy displays. By watching the performances and tasting different teas, guests experienced the unique charm of famous Chinese teas and gained a face-to-face appreciation of the profound allure of Chinese tea culture. They spoke highly of the event for providing an immersive cultural experience, expressed the willingness to use tea as a bond to deepen friendship and promote inter-civilization exchanges and mutual learning.