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Professor of Strategic Studies at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Jordanian-Pakistani relations are a distinguished model of bilateral relations between Islamic countries.
The Jordanian government is considering approving a draft "Regulations for the Practice of Complementary Therapies," a strategic and historic step that will place the Kingdom on the map of global medical modernization, particularly in institutionalizing and regulating one of the oldest therapeutic arts in human history: Traditional Chinese Medicine.
In the major transformations of the international system, alliances are measured not so much by what is said publicly as by what is practiced on the ground. From this perspective, we can understand the quiet but profound strategic shift in Pakistan’s approach to its international relations, particularly its relationship with the United States and the rise of China as a more reliable and sustainable strategic ally.
In the summer of 2024, I had a unique academic opportunity as a visiting scholar at the China-Arab Center for Reform and Development Studies in Shanghai. This visit was a pivotal moment in my research career, not only because it allowed me to interact directly with a select group of Chinese and Arab researchers and experts, but also because it provided a practical model for building bridges of knowledge between Chinese and Arab civilizations at a global juncture where the need for dialogue, joint thinking, and the formulation of new visions for development, security, and intercultural interaction is growing.
Amidst rapid international transformations, Jordanian-Chinese relations stand out as a distinguished model of robust bilateral ties built on mutual respect, shared interests, and a forward-looking vision. The visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Jordan tomorrow presents a significant opportunity to strengthen bilateral relations and intensify political and economic coordination, reflecting the evolution of these relations into a strategic partnership through which the leadership of both countries seeks to broaden the horizons of cooperation and serve the interests of their friendly peoples.
In a context marked by growing international interest in languages and cultures as bridges for communication between peoples, Jordanian-Chinese relations are entering a deeper phase, with the Ministry of Education exploring the inclusion of Chinese language instruction in the Kingdom's school curriculum. This step builds upon the existing academic programs for teaching Chinese at the bachelor's and master's levels in Jordanian universities, making expansion into schools a natural development reflecting a long-term strategic vision.
The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded in Beijing, the Chinese capital, after convening from October 20-23, 2025. The session saw broad participation from both core and alternate members of the committee. This session marked a pivotal moment in China's political and economic trajectory, as it defined the features of the next stage of national development and laid the general framework for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), which represents an extension of President Xi Jinping's grand vision for achieving modern socialist rejuvenation.
The strategic partnership and joint defense agreement between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia represent a pivotal step in the path of regional and international alliances. Indeed, it can be considered the beginning of a shift in the balance of power in the Middle East. This agreement goes beyond traditional defense arrangements between two countries bound by religious and historical ties. Rather, it proposes a new vision based on self-reliance in building defense capabilities and Arab and Islamic military industries, with Arab funding and Pakistani and Islamic expertise, arms, and minds.
I am pleased to participate in the 23rd Conference on International Exchange of Professionals (CIEP 2025), held in Shanghai from October 19 to 25, 2025. At the kind invitation of the World Center for Chinese Studies and Beijing Language and Culture University, I will present a paper entitled "The Role of the Jordanian Sinology Center in Promoting Cultural Communication," which addresses the role of the Jordanian Center for Chinese Studies in promoting cultural communication between the Arab and Chinese worlds.
On October 1 of each year, the People's Republic of China celebrates its founding anniversary. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Republic
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