Jordan and Opportunities for Investment Cooperation with China
Beijing has recently unveiled its Fifteenth Five-Year Economic Development Plan for the period 2026–2030, which serves as a central strategic framework for guiding China’s economic and social development in the coming years. The plan places strong emphasis on technological innovation, infrastructure development, expanded investment in renewable energy, improved industrial efficiency, and deeper international trade and economic cooperation with global partners.
The announcement of the plan was accompanied by a series of meetings with experts and specialists from Arab countries, aimed at presenting its key objectives and strategic priorities. I was honored to be invited by the Chinese government to participate in several economic meetings in Beijing held on the sidelines of the plan’s launch. One of these meetings brought together a wide range of major Chinese multinational companies seeking to expand their overseas investments or establish strategic partnerships beyond China. This gathering provided a valuable platform to explore sectors in which Jordan could emerge as an attractive investment destination, in line with its development priorities and the Economic Modernization Vision.
These engagements come at a critical time for Jordan, as the country seeks to accelerate economic growth, attract high-quality investments, and broaden its international partnerships. The discussions highlighted strong interest from Chinese companies in a number of strategic sectors, including technology, healthcare, renewable energy, industry, and logistics, as well as related areas such as packaging and transportation. These sectors are key engines of economic growth, and attracting investment in them would enhance Jordan’s capacity to create jobs, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen the competitiveness of its national economy.
In the technology sector, Chinese firms expressed clear interest in investing in digital infrastructure and supporting digital transformation across economic and service sectors. This presents Jordan with an important opportunity to foster innovation, strengthen research and development, and improve efficiency in both public and private institutions. Jordan’s well-educated and youthful workforce represents a significant competitive advantage that can be leveraged in advanced technology projects, helping to build local capabilities and future-ready skills.
Healthcare emerged as another promising area for cooperation, with Chinese companies keen to share expertise in advanced medical technologies and modern medical equipment. Such partnerships could contribute to improving the quality of healthcare services in Jordan, facilitating technology transfer, and localizing medical manufacturing and innovation. This would strengthen health security while supporting the growth of a vital sector with broad social and economic impact.
Renewable energy stands out as a strategic priority, particularly in areas such as hydrogen energy, solar power, and wind energy. Chinese companies are actively investing in these fields, aligning closely with Jordan’s objectives to develop a clean, sustainable, and diversified energy mix. Investment in renewable energy would enhance energy security, reduce dependence on traditional fuels, create employment opportunities, and position the sector as a key driver of sustainable development under the Economic Modernization Vision.
The industrial sector and logistics services also offer significant potential for cooperation. Chinese investors are focused on strengthening supply chains, improving productivity, and increasing the competitiveness of manufactured goods. Investment in these areas would support infrastructure development, facilitate trade flows, and improve access to regional and global markets. Moreover, investments in packaging, transportation, and logistics can play a critical role in supporting trade integration and enabling Jordanian products to reach international markets more efficiently, underscoring the importance of linking industrial innovation with logistical efficiency.
These meetings provided valuable insight into the priorities and future strategies of Chinese companies, offering Jordan a clearer roadmap for attracting high-quality, value-adding investments. A focused approach targeting sectors such as technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and industry is fully aligned with Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision and presents a meaningful opportunity to achieve sustainable growth, stimulate innovation, and enhance competitiveness at both the regional and global levels.
Beijing has recently unveiled its Fifteenth Five-Year Economic Development Plan for the period 2026–2030, which serves as a central strategic framework for guiding China’s economic and social development in the coming years. The plan places strong emphasis on technological innovation, infrastructure development, expanded investment in renewable energy, improved industrial efficiency, and deeper international trade and economic cooperation with global partners.
The announcement of the plan was accompanied by a series of meetings with experts and specialists from Arab countries, aimed at presenting its key objectives and strategic priorities. I was honored to be invited by the Chinese government to participate in several economic meetings in Beijing held on the sidelines of the plan’s launch. One of these meetings brought together a wide range of major Chinese multinational companies seeking to expand their overseas investments or establish strategic partnerships beyond China. This gathering provided a valuable platform to explore sectors in which Jordan could emerge as an attractive investment destination, in line with its development priorities and the Economic Modernization Vision.
These engagements come at a critical time for Jordan, as the country seeks to accelerate economic growth, attract high-quality investments, and broaden its international partnerships. The discussions highlighted strong interest from Chinese companies in a number of strategic sectors, including technology, healthcare, renewable energy, industry, and logistics, as well as related areas such as packaging and transportation. These sectors are key engines of economic growth, and attracting investment in them would enhance Jordan’s capacity to create jobs, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen the competitiveness of its national economy.
In the technology sector, Chinese firms expressed clear interest in investing in digital infrastructure and supporting digital transformation across economic and service sectors. This presents Jordan with an important opportunity to foster innovation, strengthen research and development, and improve efficiency in both public and private institutions. Jordan’s well-educated and youthful workforce represents a significant competitive advantage that can be leveraged in advanced technology projects, helping to build local capabilities and future-ready skills.
Healthcare emerged as another promising area for cooperation, with Chinese companies keen to share expertise in advanced medical technologies and modern medical equipment. Such partnerships could contribute to improving the quality of healthcare services in Jordan, facilitating technology transfer, and localizing medical manufacturing and innovation. This would strengthen health security while supporting the growth of a vital sector with broad social and economic impact.
Renewable energy stands out as a strategic priority, particularly in areas such as hydrogen energy, solar power, and wind energy. Chinese companies are actively investing in these fields, aligning closely with Jordan’s objectives to develop a clean, sustainable, and diversified energy mix. Investment in renewable energy would enhance energy security, reduce dependence on traditional fuels, create employment opportunities, and position the sector as a key driver of sustainable development under the Economic Modernization Vision.
The industrial sector and logistics services also offer significant potential for cooperation. Chinese investors are focused on strengthening supply chains, improving productivity, and increasing the competitiveness of manufactured goods. Investment in these areas would support infrastructure development, facilitate trade flows, and improve access to regional and global markets. Moreover, investments in packaging, transportation, and logistics can play a critical role in supporting trade integration and enabling Jordanian products to reach international markets more efficiently, underscoring the importance of linking industrial innovation with logistical efficiency.
These meetings provided valuable insight into the priorities and future strategies of Chinese companies, offering Jordan a clearer roadmap for attracting high-quality, value-adding investments. A focused approach targeting sectors such as technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and industry is fully aligned with Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision and presents a meaningful opportunity to achieve sustainable growth, stimulate innovation, and enhance competitiveness at both the regional and global levels.
Beijing has recently unveiled its Fifteenth Five-Year Economic Development Plan for the period 2026–2030, which serves as a central strategic framework for guiding China’s economic and social development in the coming years. The plan places strong emphasis on technological innovation, infrastructure development, expanded investment in renewable energy, improved industrial efficiency, and deeper international trade and economic cooperation with global partners.
The announcement of the plan was accompanied by a series of meetings with experts and specialists from Arab countries, aimed at presenting its key objectives and strategic priorities. I was honored to be invited by the Chinese government to participate in several economic meetings in Beijing held on the sidelines of the plan’s launch. One of these meetings brought together a wide range of major Chinese multinational companies seeking to expand their overseas investments or establish strategic partnerships beyond China. This gathering provided a valuable platform to explore sectors in which Jordan could emerge as an attractive investment destination, in line with its development priorities and the Economic Modernization Vision.
These engagements come at a critical time for Jordan, as the country seeks to accelerate economic growth, attract high-quality investments, and broaden its international partnerships. The discussions highlighted strong interest from Chinese companies in a number of strategic sectors, including technology, healthcare, renewable energy, industry, and logistics, as well as related areas such as packaging and transportation. These sectors are key engines of economic growth, and attracting investment in them would enhance Jordan’s capacity to create jobs, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen the competitiveness of its national economy.
In the technology sector, Chinese firms expressed clear interest in investing in digital infrastructure and supporting digital transformation across economic and service sectors. This presents Jordan with an important opportunity to foster innovation, strengthen research and development, and improve efficiency in both public and private institutions. Jordan’s well-educated and youthful workforce represents a significant competitive advantage that can be leveraged in advanced technology projects, helping to build local capabilities and future-ready skills.
Healthcare emerged as another promising area for cooperation, with Chinese companies keen to share expertise in advanced medical technologies and modern medical equipment. Such partnerships could contribute to improving the quality of healthcare services in Jordan, facilitating technology transfer, and localizing medical manufacturing and innovation. This would strengthen health security while supporting the growth of a vital sector with broad social and economic impact.
Renewable energy stands out as a strategic priority, particularly in areas such as hydrogen energy, solar power, and wind energy. Chinese companies are actively investing in these fields, aligning closely with Jordan’s objectives to develop a clean, sustainable, and diversified energy mix. Investment in renewable energy would enhance energy security, reduce dependence on traditional fuels, create employment opportunities, and position the sector as a key driver of sustainable development under the Economic Modernization Vision.
The industrial sector and logistics services also offer significant potential for cooperation. Chinese investors are focused on strengthening supply chains, improving productivity, and increasing the competitiveness of manufactured goods. Investment in these areas would support infrastructure development, facilitate trade flows, and improve access to regional and global markets. Moreover, investments in packaging, transportation, and logistics can play a critical role in supporting trade integration and enabling Jordanian products to reach international markets more efficiently, underscoring the importance of linking industrial innovation with logistical efficiency.
These meetings provided valuable insight into the priorities and future strategies of Chinese companies, offering Jordan a clearer roadmap for attracting high-quality, value-adding investments. A focused approach targeting sectors such as technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and industry is fully aligned with Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision and presents a meaningful opportunity to achieve sustainable growth, stimulate innovation, and enhance competitiveness at both the regional and global levels.
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Jordan and Opportunities for Investment Cooperation with China
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