Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan hosted a banquet Monday evening in Shanghai to welcome distinguished guests from around the world, who are here to attend the second China International Import Expo (CIIE). (Photos: Xinhua)

The banquet hall.

The quote saying that "China's door of opening up will open even wider."

Children dressed in ethnic costumes sing and dance to welcome the guests.

The music programme.