Beijing’s Cairo Pivot: Xi’s Visit Signals China’s Growing Middle East Footprint
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Xi Jinping’s Cairo visit signals Beijing’s expanding Middle East footprint, with Egypt as a strategic hub for broader Arab and African ties, as China blends heavy investment (over $10B) and rising trade (around $20B annually) with joint military drills and regional diplomacy amid Iran sanctions and U.S. pressure, underscoring Beijing’s bid to mediate tensions and protect the Suez Canal as a key energy route.
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