WorldChina’s Xi visits Egypt’s el-Sisi: Why it matters

Chinese President Xi Jinping is making his first visit to Egypt in a decade, seeking closer economic, military and diplomatic ties as regional tensions and disruptions to trade prompt strategic reassessments. Talks with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are expected to cover the regional conflict, maritime security and Chinese investment, with agreements on AI, transport and manufacturing possible. The visit reflects Beijing’s push to expand its Middle East influence, while Cairo presents the relationship as diversification and strategic autonomy rather than a full break with Washington.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-02 15:00Original