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Why Jordanian king's China visit matters now

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①Jordan's king is on his ninth visit to China since his accession to the throne. Why are ties between China and Jordan getting closer? (00:57) ②China's vice president met India's national security adviser ahead of a new round of talks on the China-India boundary question. How can China and India enhance mutual trust? (14:13) ③China and Switzerland have completed their negotiations over free trade agreement upgrade. What will an updated FTA bring to the two sides? (24:47) ④The US has announced a major expansion of economic sanctions against Iran. Will Tehran withstand the pressure? (35:37) ⑤China has proposed formulating at least 100 key standards for the humanoid robot industry by 2028. We explore the proposal's possible implications. (45:17)

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