The Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and The Government of the People's Republic Of China (hereinafter the "Contracting Parties"); 

Desiring to promote greater economic cooperation between them, with respect to investments made by investors of one Contracting Party in the territory of the other Contracting Party; 

Recognizing that agreement upon the treatment to be accorded to such investments will stimulate the flow of capital and the economic development of the Contracting Parties; 

Agreeing that a stable framework for investment will maximize effective utilization of economic resources and improve living standards; 

Have agreed as follows: