China-Jordan Deepen Strategic Partnership, Xi Offers Palestinian Peace Plan
Beijing and Amman issued a joint statement to advance their partnership, with President Xi Jinping outlining a four-point proposal for the Palestinian issue.
The conversation that mattered
Chinese President Xi Jinping and King Abdullah II of Jordan issued a joint statement on August 28, formalizing the deepening of their bilateral ties after King Abdullah II's state visit to China earlier in the week. The statement, released today, underscored the commitment to enhancing the China-Jordan strategic partnership across various sectors, including foreign affairs, economy, trade, industrial and supply chains, and judicial cooperation.
During their meeting on August 24, President Xi emphasized China's position on the Palestinian question, proposing a four-point solution: upholding political settlement, adhering to the two-state solution, working for the resumption of peace talks, and ensuring the early establishment of an independent State of Palestine. The two sides also agreed to strengthen development strategies alignment and expand cooperation in digital economy, artificial intelligence, and green energy.
This diplomatic engagement signals China's growing role in Middle East affairs. President Xi is also preparing for upcoming state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3.
Today's meetings
President Xi Jinping (China)
Actor Two: King Abdullah II (Jordan)
Venue Or Format: Beijing (Joint Statement issued)
What Was Discussed: Deepening bilateral ties, Xi's four-point proposal for Palestinian issue, cooperation in economy, trade, and digital economy.
Signal: China seeks to enhance its influence and diplomatic solutions in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (Malaysia)
Actor Two: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov (Turkmenistan)
Venue Or Format: Ashgabat (Official visit, Joint Statement issued)
What Was Discussed: Strengthening bilateral relations, cooperation in the energy sector (PETRONAS), and continued collaboration in regional and international organizations.
Signal: Malaysia and Turkmenistan are reinforcing economic and diplomatic partnerships.
US Deputy Representative Tammy Bruce
Actor Two: UN Security Council
Venue Or Format: UN Security Council session
What Was Discussed: Urging Israel and Syria to pursue de-escalation following Israeli airstrikes and the US rescinding Syria's state sponsor of terrorism designation.
Signal: The US is actively engaging diplomatically on Middle East stability, while adjusting its stance on Syria.
Joint statements + readouts
China and Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Topic: Deepening Strategic Partnership and Palestinian Issue
Key Line: The two sides issued the Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on Deepening the China-Jordan Strategic Partnership.
Turkmenistan and Malaysia
Topic: Bilateral Cooperation, Energy Sector
Key Line: The two Leaders underlined the importance of strengthening bilateral relations, which will contribute substantially to the solidification of friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
What we'll be watching next 72h
- Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2026 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (August 30 - September 3).
- Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan (August 30 - September 3).
- Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay a state visit to Egypt (August 30 - September 3).
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