Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Egypt this week for the first time in a decade. The trip underscores China’s push to deepen its influence across the Middle East.
WHO:
Xi Jinping
WHAT:
Xi Jinping visits Egypt for the first time in a decade.
WHEN:
Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 10:38 PM ET
WHERE:
Egypt
WHY:
The visit is intended to deepen China’s influence across the Middle East.
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