Lebanon's Ambassador to China Milia Jabbour has underscored the growing ties between Beirut and Beijing, a bond rooted in ancient history and bolstered by modern cooperation, especially the "small and beautiful" projects under the Belt and Road Initiative.

A standout example is the China-funded construction of the National Higher Conservatory of Music in Dbayeh, near Beirut.

"We really appreciate those 'small and beautiful' projects," Jabbour told China Daily. "They highlight how the Chinese soft power can build bridges between Lebanese and Chinese people."