Veteran violinist strikes a chord for stronger China-US ties

For Davyd Booth, the 74-year-old veteran violinist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, touring China is more than just a musical journey — it's a celebration of cultural connection and joy.

Between Oct 31 and Nov 10 of last year, he returned for the orchestra's 14th tour of the country since 1973, taking it to Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu in Sichuan province, and Haikou in Hainan province.

The performances were met with enthusiastic applause, reinforcing the power of music in bridging nations.