Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Egypt this week for the first time in a decade, meeting President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi in Cairo. The trip is framed as part of China’s efforts to expand influence in the Middle East as U.S. influence is described as weakened by its war with Iran.
WHO:Xi Jinping and Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi
WHAT:Xi Jinping meets Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi during Xi’s visit to Egypt.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
WHERE:Cairo, Egypt
WHY:The meeting occurs as part of Xi’s visit to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between China and Egypt.
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