King meets with China’s State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) in Beijing

21 August 2026

His Majesty King Abdullah II, in Beijing on Friday, met with officials from China’s State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC).

His Majesty was briefed by SASAC Vice Chairman Li Zhen on the commission’s work managing state-owned enterprises across various sectors.

The King expressed Jordan’s interest in learning from the Chinese experience in developing state-owned enterprises, and the mechanisms used to enhance governance. His Majesty also noted the importance of effective cooperation and expertise exchange between the two countries, as well as exploring partnership opportunities in strategic sectors.

Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Minister of Industry, Trade, and Supply Yarub Qudah, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh, and Jordan’s Ambassador to China Hussam Husseini attended the meeting.