Former Jordanian Prime Minister Omar Razzaz says deeper cooperation with China in green energy and electric vehicles (EVs) is vital for Jordan's future, as the resource-poor country seeks sustainable alternatives and new growth drivers. In an interview with China Media Group (CMG) aired on Friday, Razzaz said cooperation with China is shifting from traditional infrastructure into emerging fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), technology and photovoltaics, a trend he believes deserves close attention.
"We want coordination and complementarity, so that is where, strategically, I think there is another leap forward that is possible in terms of energy, especially in green energy, in terms of natural resource management, the sophistication of production. As I said, Jordan has some of the best universities in the region in terms of applied science. These partnerships are allowing for a collaboration on the human development side that is quite promising as well," he said.
Razzaz believes the growing presence of Chinese-made electric vehicles on Jordan's roads signals the practical impact of bilateral cooperation, from technology transfer to cleaner transport.
"Jordan is a country that is poor in its energy resources, traditional resources we don't have. We have little gas so far and very little oil. And so switching to electric cars makes sense environmentally, cost-wise, etc, you name it. And China is at the cutting edge in the world on this, on batteries, on EVs, on technology, etc. So this is one area where collaboration is a must," he said.
Former Jordan PM urges deeper China ties in green energy, EVs
Computing power services are gaining momentum as artificial intelligence (AI) technology evolves, opening new avenues for the development of trade in services and becoming a highlight of the ongoing 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing.
The five-day CIFTIS opened on Wednesday, drawing participants from 90 countries, regions and international organizations, with over 1,800 companies showcasing their service products on-site.
Exhibitors at the 2026 Thematic Exhibition: Telecommunications, Computers and Information Services are shifting their focus from traditional communication offerings to integrated services combining computing power and AI.
"Currently, we operate over 2 million base stations, and each base station has a supporting communication machine room. We have integrated computing facilities into these machine rooms, upgrading them into data centers that can provide localized, distributed computing services. This enables real-time computing support for applications such as AI-powered forest fire prevention, disaster mitigation, and water quality monitoring in local areas," said Qiao Zhi, a staff member of China Tower Beijing Branch.
Beyond these application services, China's industry chain leaders are showcasing a broad array of innovative solutions at the upstream segment, including chip design, testing, verification, and technical licensing. Chinese service providers are offering tailored solutions for a diverse range of regions and markets.
"For example, European and American clients tend to prefer large-model, high-performance chips, while clients from the Middle East and Southeast Asia focus more on edge-side AI chips, mainly to assist their smart city projects and robotics initiatives. Chinese enterprises can meet the customized demands of different regions, different customers and different scenarios," said Wang Wenqian, head of research and development of the Joinsilicon, which provides customized products and solutions for the semiconductor industry.
Services that can be digitally delivered, including those related to computing power, are becoming an important engine driving the growth of services trade. According to China's Trade in Services Development Index Report 2026 released at the CIFTIS, the share of digitally deliverable services in global services exports rose to 57.9 percent in 2025.
Computing power services emerge as new growth driver for trade in services
