PoliticsEgypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in Middle East

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in Cairo on Wednesday, beginning a visit that underscores Cairo’s closer ties with Beijing. Regional turmoil is prompting U.S. allies to reassess longstanding security relationships.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-02 10:10Original