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Xi's visit to Egypt marks Chinese interest in Middle East, Egypt's push to keep growing - analysis

Even if it is the first visit in a decade by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Egypt, and relations between the countries keep growing, China still seems to be cautious with its policy.

Chinese President Xi Jinping walks past guards of honour as he takes part in a welcoming ceremony in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, August 31, 2026.
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi attends the 34th Arab League summit, in Baghdad, Iraq, May 17, 2025; illustrative.

Egyptian President Sisi issues orders to study a possible pardon for activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah

 Attendees from the meeting in Riyadh included representatives from Egypt,  Jordan, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

Egypt's Sisi leaves Riyadh after meeting about Gaza conflict

Israeli and Palestinian flags on a geopolitical map (illustrative)

Arab world could contribute $20 billion for alternative Gaza plan, sources say


Majority of Egyptians vote to keep Sisi in power until 2030

The amendments, which were approved by Egypt's parliament last week, will extend Sisi's current term to six years from four and allow him to run again for a third six-year term in 2024.

A man walks in front of a banner reading, "Yes to the constitutional amendments, for a better future", with a photo of the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi before the approaching referendum on constitutional amendments in Cairo, Egypt April 16, 2019.

Egypt to vote on constitutional amendments amid fairness and transparency

Al-Sisi’s term could last until 2030 with new tweaks to the law.

A man walks in front of a banner reading, "Yes to the constitutional amendments, for a better future", with a photo of the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi before the approaching referendum on constitutional amendments in Cairo, Egypt April 16, 2019.

New constitutional amendments could allow Sisi to stay in power till 2034

The proposed amendments were submitted to the speaker of parliament on Sunday. Any changes need approval by two-thirds of parliament members, followed by a referendum.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sits in the chair reserved for heads of state before delivering his address during the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 201

Egyptian President el-Sisi and CBS

There have been two elections, and Sisi won both overwhelmingly. He received almost 40 million votes. If he was so hated, why did the people not refuse to vote?

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Sisi: Egyptian planes cross to the Israeli side in joint war on terror

"The United States is responsible for security in the world," the president told CBS.

Egypt's Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is seen during a news conference in Cairo on the release of seven members of the Egyptian security forces kidnapped by Islamist militants in Sinai, May 22, 2013. Picture taken May 22, 2013.

Egypt's Sisi: Military cooperation with Israel at unprecedented levels

Comments were made during an interview with CBS News set to be aired on Sunday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in New York

Egyptian court to consider eliminating presidential term limits

Supporters say current constitution reflects an Islamist agenda and is insufficient for Sisi to carry out sweeping reforms.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

Egyptian lawyer detained after wearing yellow vest

In the crackdown since Sisi's 2014 election, thousands of his opponents and critics as well as alleged Islamist militants and secular rights activists have been arrested.

Protesters wearing yellow vests, a symbol of a French drivers' protest against higher diesel taxes, stand up in front of a police water canon at the Place de l'Etoile near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, December 1, 2018

Egypt postpones Brazil visit after Bolsonaro promises Israel embassy move

Problems with the senior officials' agendas cited as the official reason for the postponement, but sources say embassy move is the trues reason.

Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's president-elect, on October 28, 2018

Report: Israel-Hamas ceasefire includes easing of blockade, work permits

Al Akhbar newspaper is known to be affiliated with Hamas.

A handout picture provided by the PPO shows Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meeting with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Cairo on May 9, 2016