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King Abdullah II visits China to strengthen bilateral ties and regional stability
During a state visit to China from August 18 to 24, 2026, King Abdullah II of Jordan met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional stability.
President Xi called for a deeper alignment of development strategies, suggesting expanded cooperation in traditional sectors like infrastructure, mining, and trade, as well as emerging fields including the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and green energy. The leaders also emphasized the importance of people-to-people exchanges, scientific research, and cultural cooperation.
On regional security, both leaders addressed the situation in the Middle East. They reaffirmed support for a two-state solution regarding the Palestinian issue, advocating for an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. Discussions also covered the need for de-escalation in tensions involving Iran and the importance of ensuring uninterrupted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Abdullah II · China · Jordan · Xi Jinping
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The leaders emphasized the need to maintain normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Xi Jinping proposed cooperation in the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and green energy. authorityngr.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] King Abdullah II expressed respect for China's development path and economic growth. hnrb.hunantoday.cn
- [○ 1 SOURCE] King Abdullah II conducted a state visit to China from August 18 to 24, 2026. www.chinesepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Xi Jinping called for deepening the alignment of development strategies between China and Jordan. authorityngr.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Both nations support a two-state solution for the Palestinian issue based on 1967 borders. moderndiplomacy.eu