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

September 1, 2026 · 4:59 pm 4 sources

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• In Egypt, Xi Challenges America’s Influence in the Middle East
  The New York Times · September 2, 2026 10:43
  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.

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• China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil
  Al Jazeera · September 1, 2026 16:59
  Chinese President Xi visits Egypt to deepen economic ties and align strategies amid Middle East crises.
• China’s Xi makes his first visit to Egypt in a decade
  Al Jazeera · September 1, 2026 19:38
  Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo and was greeted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
• Video: Chinese President Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade
  Al Jazeera · September 2, 2026 10:54
  Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt for the first time since 2016 in a state visit.