Amman, August 16 (Petra) — His Majesty King Abdullah II’s official
visit to China on Monday will map out the next decade of strategic
cooperation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Chinese
Ambassador to Jordan Guo Wei.

Guo told the Jordan News Agency (Petra) that the upcoming summit
marks a key milestone as Jordan and China approach the 50th
anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.

Economic cooperation between Amman and Beijing expanded rapidly,
according to the ambassador. China became Jordan’s top trading
partner in 2025, with bilateral trade surging over 25 percent to
exceed USD6.7 billion. Jordan’s exports to China jumped 80 percent in
the first five months of this year alone, reaching nearly USD300
million.

Chinese investments in Jordan now exceed USD3 billion, supporting
major sectors such as engineering, textiles, steel, ceramics, energy,
logistics, and e-commerce, while employing thousands of Jordanians.

Notably, a Chinese firm is now the largest shareholder in the Arab
Potash Company, driving record production and sales.

Guo voiced Beijing’s commitment to encouraging further business in
Jordan, pointing to emerging opportunities in green development, the
digital economy, and advanced manufacturing.

Beyond economic ties, cultural and educational exchanges continue to
grow. Over 600 Jordanian students are currently learning Chinese
across seven institutions, while around 500 Chinese students study in
Jordan.

Chinese culture is also gaining strong traction across Jordan, with
tea, culinary, and poetry events reaching local schools and
communities. Initiatives like Spring Festival celebrations, youth
concerts, and language competitions continue to draw widespread
interest alongside annual performances by Chinese artistic troupes at
the Jerash Festival.

On global and regional issues, Guo noted that Amman and Beijing
maintain shared stances on key priorities, particularly the
Palestinian cause and broader Middle East stability, as both nations
work together to promote regional peace.

Looking ahead, China plans to expand development opportunities and
deepen cooperation with Jordan across trade, investment, energy,
minerals, media, and human resources, Guo said. He added that both
nations will also explore emerging fields, including green
development, the digital economy, and advanced manufacturing.

//Petra// HA