Xi Jinping visits Egypt to expand Chinese influence

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Egypt in early September 2026 for the first time in a decade, as part of China's strategy to deepen its influence across the Middle East at a time when U.S. regional influence has declined. The trip underscored China's growing ambitions in the region.

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