“One Belt and One Road in China: Beirut to Beijing”Activities cohosted by the CPAFFC and the Fransabank Group of Lebanon kicked off at Minzu Hotel of Beijing on 15th July. CPAFFC President Li Xiaolin and Vice President Lin Yi attended the opening ceremony together with Fransabank Group Chairman Adnan Kassar, Lebanon Charge D'Affaires Hatem Nasrallah and diplomats from other Arab countries.

After the opening ceremony, President Li Xiaolin, accompanied by Chairman Adnan Kassar, visited the exhibition of Lebanese goods. Special local products from a dozen well-known Lebanese exhibitors, including wine, chocolate, olive oil, dairy products, dry fruits, and beverages were shown there.  

Meanwhile, the Lebanese Gourmet Festival was also launched, at which traditional Lebanese food prepared by famed chefs from the Phoenicians Hotel of Lebanon were provided to all guests.

Composed of Lebanese Gourmet Festival, Lebanese Products Exhibition, China-Lebanon Business Forum, the series of activities will last for two weeks, with the aim of following the “Belt and Road” Strategy to further exchanges and cooperation between China and Lebanon in the fields of culture, tourism, trade and investment.