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China Expands Influence in Middle East
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt highlights China’s growing ambitions in the region, as U.S. influence wanes due to its involvement in Iran.
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NPR
China's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade. The trip illustrates China's growing ambitions at a time when U.S. influence has been weakened by its war in Iran.
2026-09-03 07:04 UTC
Al Jazeera
Beijing's support for Tehran is balanced against other relationships in the region, analysts say.
2026-09-03 06:48 UTC