People from different walks of life in Peru lined the streets of the capital Lima on Thursday local time, eagerly anticipating Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.
The welcoming crowd were seen waving Chinese and Peruvian national flags and holding banners reading "Long live the China-Peru friendship".
President Xi arrived in Peru on Thursday to attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit to the Latin American country at the invitation of Peruvian President Dina Boluarte.
The 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held on Friday and Saturday in Lima.
After attending the APEC meeting and completing his state visit to Peru, President Xi will travel to Rio de Janeiro from Nov 17 to 21 to attend the 19th G20 Summit and pay a state visit to Brazil at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Locals gather to welcome President Xi in Lima
