Xi visits Egypt at a time when China seeks to expand its influence in the Middle East
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Xi visits Egypt at a time when China seeks to expand its influence in the Middle East

SAPO Notícias2 September 2026 at 03:51

Chinese President Xi Jinping began a three-day visit to Egypt, the first in a decade. The visit comes at a time when China is seeking to deepen its economic and diplomatic influence in the Middle East. Egypt is one of China's main partners in the region and a strategic point for Chinese initiatives. This trip represents an ongoing effort by Beijing to expand its presence in the Middle East.

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