Xi Jinping and King Abdullah II Discuss Middle East Crisis

President Xi Jinping met with King Abdullah II of Jordan in Beijing on August 24, 2026, to address the ongoing Middle East crisis. The discussions took place amid regional tensions following U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran in February. President Xi urged a diplomatic resolution to regional disputes and called for a comprehensive ceasefire, stating that the sovereignty and security of regional countries, including Jordan, must be respected.

Xi specifically advocated for a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue based on a two-state solution and the resumption of peace talks. In a joint statement, the two leaders called for the restoration of normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The meeting concluded a visit that began on August 18. During the trip, the two leaders signed several agreements focused on diplomacy, supply chains, and trade.