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Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast
Thursday, September 3, 2026
President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt for an official visit, marking his first trip to the country since 2016. The visit occurs amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions in the region.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/03/nx-s1-5955295/xi-china-visit-egypt