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Amman’s most immediate interest in China is economic. The US-Israel-Iran war has added to the economic pressure on Jordan, increasing the urgency of attracting investment and diversifying the economy. Tourism, which accounts for 10%–15% of GDP, has been hit by the regional instability, while higher energy costs and disruptions to trade and air travel have stressed an economy heavily dependent on imports.
In an interview with Chinese state outlet Xinhua on Monday, King Abdullah seemed keen to emphasize…
