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Cairo Insights: China's Evolving Role in the Middle East
The article discusses the historic visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Cairo, which occurs within the context of rapid global shifts and China's rise as a major political and economic power in the Global South. It points out that Beijing considers Egypt a pivotal and strategic country in the Middle East and Africa, using issues related to security, water, energy, and navigation as arenas to strengthen its regional and international influence. The visit focused on ten political messages beyond bilateral relations, including support for national sovereignty, rejection of foreign intervention, cooperation on the Palestinian issue, protection of Egyptian water security, and the promotion of strategic balance. It also addressed China's efforts to reorganize the international system into a more multipolar framework, its support for the One China principle, and its expansion of security and economic relations—particularly in safeguarding key maritime routes. The article highlights that this visit marks a qualitative leap in China's presence in the Middle East, with Egypt supporting more strategic options, and the region embracing a new model centered on partnership, development, and shared security—balancing various global powers and moving away from unilateral dominance.
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