Xi’s Egypt visit hints at China’s larger African vision

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt today for his first state visit in a decade. There, he will find a relationship that no longer fits neatly on the Middle East’s map. China’s Middle East policy has long been read through Gulf oil, trade with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and its careful [...] The post Xi’s Egypt visit hints at China’s larger African vision appeared first on Asia Times .
2026-09-02 08:49:32