Chinese President Xi Jinping Meets Jordan's King Abdullah to Discuss Palestinian Statehood
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Jordan’s King Abdullah in Beijing on Monday, emphasizing that the Palestinian issue remains the "core of the Middle East issue." Xi called for a political solution involving the resumption of peace talks and the early establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The meeting underscores China’s attempt to project diplomatic influence in the region as Jordan seeks support for a humanitarian truce amid the broader multi-front regional conflict.
Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Beijing, China
Conflict: Other
Category: diplomacy
Severity: LOW
Source: Reuters