Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Middle East

Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast

China's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade. The trip illustrates China's growing ambitions at a time when U.S. influence has been weakened by its war in Iran.

Sep 3, 2026

In Egypt, Xi Challenges America’s Influence in the Middle East

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is seeking to deepen ties with a longtime U.S. security partner and to project a larger role for Beijing in a region rocked by war.

Sep 2, 2026

Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Middle East

China, the United States’ top global rival, is cultivating an extensive relationship with one of America’s key allies.

Sep 2, 2026