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Jordan King Abdullah urges Chinese role in easing Middle East tensions
arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
Jordan's King Abdullah is advocating for China to play a part in de-escalating tensions in the Middle East. This highlights international efforts to find diplomatic solutions for regional stability.
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