(240519) -- BEIRUT, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant displays her talent at the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" competition held in Beirut, Lebanon, on May 18, 2024. A Chinese proficiency competition was held in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Saturday, marking an annual event aimed at inspiring students to learn Chinese language and boosting the world's understanding of the Chinese culture. The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" competition, jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Lebanon and the Confucius Institute at Lebanon's Saint Joseph University, featured the participation of 13 Lebanese students. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)