Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Saturday invited spouses of foreign leaders attending the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing to watch Chinese Kunqu Opera and Peking Opera.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan and guests of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation attend a banquet in Beijing, capital of China, April 26, 2019. [File photo: Xinhua]

Peng said that countries jointly building the Belt and Road all have distinctive cultures, and China is willing to strengthen civilization exchanges and mutual learning with other countries.

The performances won high praise and warm applause from the guests. They also took a group photo with the performers.