WorldEgypt welcomes Xi as Beijing expands influence in region

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in Cairo on Wednesday, beginning a visit that underscores Cairo’s strengthening ties with Beijing. Regional turmoil is prompting US allies to reconsider their long-standing security relationships.

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