Peking Opera 'builds bridges' with Kabuki

Peking Opera and Kabuki are two different genres of theater. But for Peking Opera actor Wu Rujun, cultural differences can turn into opportunities for cultural exchanges.

Wu, who lives in Japan, will work with some Japanese Kabuki singers next year to stage Turandot, which blends the music of Peking Opera, Kabuki and even Western opera.

"For me, countries' boundaries don't exist in arts," said the 44-year-old actor at the gala opening of the China-Japan Year of Culture and Sports Exchange in Tokyo last night.