Sakura (or cherry blossom), the national flower of Japan, originated in neither Japan nor South Korea, but rather in China, said a member of China Cherry Blossom Association. Thousands of cherry ...

A Chinese official has opened a new front in Beijing’s perennial war of words against historic rival Japan, this time over cherry blossoms. China and Japan have been exchanging barbs recently ...

A group in China has weighed into the debate about the origins of a flower synonymous with Japan, the cherry blossom, saying it was first found on Chinese soil. He Zongru, executive chairman of ...

Cherry blossoms, of course, are far from the only plant species being affected by climate change. Ge Quansheng, director of the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Geographical Sciences and ...

Scroll through the slideshow to enjoy a gallery of Chinese cherry blossom trees. An aerial photo taken on March 26, 2017 shows a heart-shaped rest area surrounded by cherry blossoms in ...

Vibrant cherry blossoms are in full bloom across China and Japan, attracting tourists eager to witness the stunning spring flowers. The annual floral display draws large crowds, celebrating the ...

Vibrant cherry blossoms are in full bloom across China and Japan, attracting tourists eager to witness the stunning spring flowers. The annual floral display draws large crowds, celebrating the ...

Japanese and Chinese performers took to the stage in turn to play music, sing songs and perform dances. The cherry blossoms in the park were almost in full bloom thanks to the recent warm weather.