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China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil
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China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for his first visit to Egypt in a decade, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. During the visit, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Xi, emphasizing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties through the implementation of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed in 2014. Trade relations have grown significantly, with China becoming Egypt's largest non-oil trading partner, and bilateral trade reaching nearly $20.7 billion by the end of 2025. Egyptian exports to China surged by nearly 200% in the first half of 2026, while Chinese investments in Egypt are concentrated in areas like the Suez Canal region, particularly within the China-Egypt TEDA cooperation zone. Discussions during the visit included regional issues such as the tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

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China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for his first visit to Egypt in a decade, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. During the visit, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi welcomed Xi, emphasizing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties through the implementation of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed in 2014. Trade relations have grown significantly, with China becoming Egypt's largest non-oil trading partner, and bilateral trade reaching nearly $20.7 billion by the end of 2025. Egyptian exports to China surged by nearly 200% in the first half of 2026, while Chinese investments in Egypt are concentrated in areas like the Suez Canal region, particularly within the China-Egypt TEDA cooperation zone. Discussions during the visit included regional issues such as the tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

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