Artists perform during a welcome ceremony for the China-Central Asia Summit

Artists perform during a welcome ceremony for Central Asian leaders and their wives attending the China-Central Asia Summit in a venue called the Tang Paradise in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, May 18, 2023. Art transcends national boundaries, and cultural resonance is a pivotal link that unites people. Collective appreciation of the beauty of different cultures and harmonious blending of Chinese and foreign cultural elements enhance the peaceful development of the world. PHOTO BY XINHUA REPORTER SHEN HONG