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Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition

STORY: Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HAZIM AL-MASRI, First-place winner STORYLINE: Jordan's 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for college students concluded its finals on Tuesday at the Philadelphia University in Jordan. The competition was co-organized by the Amman Chinese Cultural Center and by Philadelphia University, with support from the Chinese Embassy in Jordan. Chinese Ambassador Chen Chuandong highlighted the growing popularity of Chinese language learning in Jordan, noting that there are over 1,000 students enrolled in Jordan's two Confucius Institutes and seven Chinese language programs. Ten contestants from the University of Jordan, Philadelphia University, Yarmouk University, and the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute competed in the finals, showcasing

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JORDAN-AMMAN-CHINESE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240528) -- AMMAN, May 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong (R) presents the award to the first-place winner for the preliminary round of the 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for college students in Jordan in Amman, Jordan, on May 28, 2024. The 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for college students in Jordan concluded its finals on Tuesday at the Philadelphia University in Jordan. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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JORDAN-AMMAN-CHINESE PROFICIENCY COMPETITION

(240528) -- AMMAN, May 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong (R) presents the award to the first-place winner for the preliminary round of the 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for college students in Jordan in Amman, Jordan, on May 28, 2024. The 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for college students in Jordan concluded its finals on Tuesday at the Philadelphia University in Jordan. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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Jordanian PM inaugurates China-funded road project

STORY: Jordanian PM inaugurates China-funded road project SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: AS-SALT, Jordan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony 2. various of the road 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 4. various of the road 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MAHER ABU AL-SAMEN, Jordanian Minister of Public Works and Housing 6. various of the road STORYLINE: Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Monday inaugurated a China-funded road project in the western region of the country. The inauguration ceremony, which was held in As-Salt, a city about 30 km northwest of the Jordanian capital Amman, was also attended by Jordanian Minister of Public Works and Housing Maher Abu Al-Samen and Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong. In September 2018, China and Jordan signed an agreement to renovate and expand the 12.5-km mountainous road, connecting the Jordan Valley with As-Salt, the capital of the

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240126) -- BEIJING, Jan. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows archaeological samples unearthed from Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows a view of Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows archaeological samples unearthed from Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers sort findings unearthed from Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 24, 2024. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows archaeological samples unearthed from Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members conduct work at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 24, 2024. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows a view of Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members conduct work at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 24, 2024. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Archaeological expert and students discuss at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 24, 2024. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Xinglong, an expert with the Guizhou provincial cultural relics and archaeology institute, examines archaeological samples unearthed from Chuandong Site under a microscope in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 24, 2024. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker arranges findings unearthed from Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 24, 2024. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member sorts findings unearthed from Chuandong Site at a work site of the Guizhou provincial cultural relics and archaeology institute in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 24, 2024. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-PUDING-CHUANDONG SITE-NEW FINDING (CN)

(240125) -- PUDING, Jan. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Archaeological expert and students discuss at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Jan. 24, 2024. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. Chuandong Site, first discovered in 1978, is believed to have existed across the end of the middle Paleolithic Period, the late Paleolithic Period and the Neolithic Age. Over two years of excavation work, the third one since 1978, researchers discovered a new soil layer at the site, where they found more than 100,000 animal bones, over 10,000 pieces of earthenware and stoneware, and more than 2,500 items made of bone or horn. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-CHUANDONG SITE-PREHISTORIC HUMAN ACTIVITY-DISCOVERY (CN)

(240117) -- GUIYANG, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows a fossil of a Neoanthropus Homo sapiens sapiens molar tooth unearthed at the Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. TO GO WITH "New finds in China's Guizhou indicate prehistoric human activity over 55,000 years ago" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-CHUANDONG SITE-PREHISTORIC HUMAN ACTIVITY-DISCOVERY (CN)

(240117) -- GUIYANG, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows the Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. TO GO WITH "New finds in China's Guizhou indicate prehistoric human activity over 55,000 years ago" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-CHUANDONG SITE-PREHISTORIC HUMAN ACTIVITY-DISCOVERY (CN)

(240117) -- GUIYANG, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows a horn artifact unearthed at the Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. TO GO WITH "New finds in China's Guizhou indicate prehistoric human activity over 55,000 years ago" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUIZHOU-CHUANDONG SITE-PREHISTORIC HUMAN ACTIVITY-DISCOVERY (CN)

(240117) -- GUIYANG, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows a bone fishhook unearthed at the Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Large quantities of artifacts made of stone, bone and horn have been unearthed at Chuandong Site in Puding County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, indicating prehistoric human activity dating back more than 55,000 years. TO GO WITH "New finds in China's Guizhou indicate prehistoric human activity over 55,000 years ago" (Xinhua)

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Chinese embassy in Jordan joins charity bazaar to support underprivileged children

STORY: Chinese embassy in Jordan joins charity bazaar to support underprivileged children DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the bazaar 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan STORYLINE: The Chinese embassy in Jordan on Saturday took part in the 59th charitable International Diplomatic Bazaar. Held under the patronage of Jordanian Princess Basma Bint Talal, the event was designed to support underprivileged children with necessary education and shelter. The Chinese embassy brought to the event a number of Chinese products including textiles, handcrafts, souvenirs and food. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan "Our embassy has been participating in the charity bazaar organized by Princess Basma for many years. China and Jordan are both countries with a tradition of charity. We participated in this event to express our friendly feelings towards the Jordanian people and to help peopl

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JORDAN-AMMAN-PRC-74TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY-RECEPTION

(230927) -- AMMAN, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong speaks at a reception to mark the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Amman, Jordan, on Sept. 26, 2023. The Chinese Embassy in Jordan on Tuesday evening hosted the reception here to mark the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which falls on Oct. 1. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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Chinese cartoon, animation works displayed in Jordan

STORY: Chinese cartoon, animation works displayed in Jordan DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 3. various of the exhibition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NOURELDIN JUDEH, Student participating in cosplay show 5. various of the exhibition 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SU SU, Chinese cosplayer STORYLINE: A Chinese animation and comics exhibition is being held in the Jordanian capital Amman, showcasing some 80 original artworks from Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province. The four-day event, named Irresistible Comics 2023-Chengdu Excellent Cartoon and Animation Works Exhibition, offers glimpses of Chengdu's culture and the Chinese animation industry. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan "Animation and comics, I believe, can serve as a bridge of culture, a bridge of hearts and minds, and a bridge of friendship. I hope the

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"Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Jordan

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" competition concludes in Jordan DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TALAL ABU GHAZALEH, TAG chairman 4. various of the competition 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SARA YOUSEF, Student at TAG Confucius Institute and winner of the competition 6. various of the competition STORYLINE: The final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" competition for Jordanian college students concluded on Monday in the capital Amman, with 10 students from universities and institutions contesting the championship. The Chinese language proficiency competition, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Jordan, the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (TAG) Confucius Institute, and the China Cultural Center in Amman, featured the competition of Chinese speeches, Chinese knowledge quizzes and talent shows. Besides delivering speeches themed "One World, One Family,"

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JORDAN-AMMAN-"CHINESE BRIDGE"-COMPETITION

(230606) -- AMMAN, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong (R) awards the certificate to Sara Yousef, winner of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" competition for Jordanian college students, in Amman, Jordan, on June 5, 2023. The final round of the 22nd "Chinese Bridge" competition for Jordanian college students concluded on Monday in the capital Amman, with 10 students from universities and institutions contesting the championship. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

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Jordanians join culture salon to touch Chinese tea culture

STORY: Jordanians join culture salon to touch Chinese tea culture DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:55 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cultural salon 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DANA FIRAS, Jordanian Princess 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): LAYAN MUSTAFA, Jordanian student STORYLINE: A cultural salon titled "Tea for Harmony" was held in the Jordanian capital Amman on Wednesday, offering the attendees an opportunity to immerse in the Chinese tea culture. The event, organized by the China Cultural Center in Amman, attracted over 100 visitors, including Jordanian officials, Chinese people in Jordan, and local residents. Tea artists from Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, staged their tea arts during the salon, such as long spout teapot performance, accompanied by melodious ancient Chinese music, and Sichuan opera "Bianlian," also known as face-changing. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese A

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Chinese film festival held in Jordan

STORY: Chinese film festival held in Jordan DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the film festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): LANA ALHALAQ, Audience 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AMER BARHOMA, Chinese language lecturer in Jordan University STORYLINE: A two-day Chinese film festival opened in Jordan's capital Amman on Thursday. At the launching ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong expressed his hope that the festival would contribute to increasing understanding between China and Jordan and their peoples. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan "We hope that the film festival can open a window for Jordanian audiences to enter into Chinese culture and understand Chinese society, and further enhance the mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples. We also expect China and Jordan to achieve common prosperity through c

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China-funded road project breaks ground in Jordan

STORY: China-funded road project breaks ground in Jordan DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan 3. various of a ceremony STORYLINE: The project of upgrading and rebuilding the Al-Salt/Al-Ardah Road in Jordan, which is funded by the Chinese government, broke ground on Thursday. At the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong said the project would improve the road condition, boost logistics efficiency, and promote the development of tourism, industry and agriculture in Jordan. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CHUANDONG, Chinese Ambassador to Jordan "This road is in disrepair. The Chinese government is the main sponsor, and our Chinese enterprises and Jordanian enterprises jointly undertake the repair project. It can not only improve the local road conditions, but also promote logistics, transportation, and the local people's livelihood. Since the establishment