The second round of Iran-United States indirect nuclear talks started in Rome, Italy's capital on Saturday, according to Iranian state television.
Earlier on the day, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on social media that Iran knows that this is not an easy road, but the country will use diplomacy as a way to resolve disputes with sincerity and responsibility.
Also on the day, Iranian media said that Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Rome and would hold a second round of indirect talks with the U.S. on the nuclear issue.
Iran signed a nuclear deal in July 2015 with six major countries -- Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia, and the United States. Under the deal, Tehran agreed to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.
However, Donald Trump unilaterally pulled his country out of the deal in May 2018 during his first term and reimposed sanctions on Iran, prompting Tehran to scale back its commitments under the deal. Since then, efforts to revive the nuclear agreement have made little progress.
Iran-US nuclear talks begin second round in Rome: Iranian media
Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, is experiencing a significant influx of domestic and international tourists during the five-day May Day holiday, which runs from May 1 to May 5.
To enhance visitors' experiences, local authorities have organized a series of activities, including traditional Chinese cultural performances, intangible cultural heritage markets, and virtual reality (VR) experiences. These initiatives allow tourists to appreciate the city’s historical richness and urban vitality, as well as to sample local delicacies in popular spots like the Wenshu Monastery Neighborhood.
"I’ve always wanted to visit Wenshu Monastery Neighborhood in Chengdu. Here, I watched the Sichuan opera face-changing performance and tried local snacks like San Da Pao (sweet glutinous rice balls) and Liang Fen (jelly noodles)," said Wu Ping, a domestic tourist.
Throughout the holiday, traditional Chinese cultural performances and Hanfu parade have also taken place in the neighborhood, attracting large crowds of visitors.
"There are about 30 of us today, all Hanfu enthusiasts. We can watch dance performances and join the parade," said Zhou Bin, a tourist dressed in traditional Chinese clothing.
For some international visitors, such as Assely from Kazakhstan, Chengdu's history is a major draw.
"It is more historical interest. Because I know it is going very back. It's very good interesting history in China," she said.
The century-old Citang Street is also bustling with activities during the holiday, featuring a VR experience that integrates giant panda culture with traditional Chinese Tai Chi, an ancient internal martial art. This program has become a highlight of the festivities.
"We're coming here to see China. This is our first time here. We came to Chengdu like an hour ago. We can see more technology, more Western tourists," said Nikolas Barwicki, a tourist from Poland.
Chengdu sees surge of tourists during May Day holiday
