Peking Opera artists urged to promote innovation

President Xi Jinping has encouraged young artists to uphold tradition while promoting innovation to ensure that traditional Peking Opera remains vibrant and relevant in the modern era.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a reply letter to young artists of China's National Peking Opera Company.

Peking Opera, a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage dating back over 200 years, is a performance art incorporating singing, reciting, acting and martial arts.