Capital hosts global gathering to explore paths for prosperity

President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, (center) have a group photo with delegates and guests before the welcome banquet for the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Sunday. Wu Zhiyi / China Daily

Delegates and guests arrive at the welcome banquet held at the Great Hall of the People. Xu Jingxing / China Daily

A staff member displays commemorative stamps and envelopes at the China National Convention Center on Sunday. Zou Hong / China Daily