AMMAN — In an interview with the Jordan News Agency, Petra
on the occasion of his country’s National Day, the
Chinese Ambassador to Jordan, Chen Chuandong, underscored China's steadfast support for the
legitimate national rights of the Palestinian people and its commitment to a
two-state solution, as well as the critical importance of respecting the
Hashemite custodianship of Jerusalem’s religious sites.
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In response to a query, he reaffirmed
China's enduring support for the just Palestinian cause over more than seven decades, calling
upon the international community to intensify efforts in finding a
comprehensive, fair, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue, and
proposing the convening of a broader international peace conference.
He also commended Jordan for upholding the One-China policy,
as well as China's strong backing of
Jordan's independent reform initiatives,
tailored to its national context and cultural heritage.
Bilateral prosperity
"The bilateral trade between the two countries reached
approximately $3.5 billion in the first seven months of 2023, with China's
imports from Jordan surging by around 25 percent," he said, highlighting
the first production phase of the Jincheng
International Ceramic Factory in Karak, with an investment of roughly $100 million.
Furthermore, the Ambassador mentioned the acquisition of
four renewable energy power stations in Jordan by the
Chinese company CSAIL,
indicating China's growing interest in Jordan's clean energy market.
He also noted the popularity of
Chinese-made electric vehicles among Jordanian consumers, constituting nearly 80 percent of the
electric car market in Jordan.
Travel and cultural exchange
The envoy said that the
Chinese Embassy in Amman issued
visas for approximately 7,000 individuals in 2023, and organized training
courses for around 300 Jordanians in various fields, including healthcare,
agriculture, 5G technology, and more.
Furthermore, he highlighted the deep-rooted political trust,
vast economic cooperation potential, cultural affinities, and strong
people-to-people ties that underpin the
bilateral relationship.
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