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Why Egypt is welcoming China with open arms instead of the US

Monday, June 30, 2025

Why Egypt is welcoming China with open arms instead of the US

Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa, AsiaGlobal Fellow 2022, and Mohamed Ibrahim Hafez, AsiaGlobal Fellow 2023, argue in South China Morning Post that Egypt is shifting its focus towards China, rather than the United States, for its foreign partnerships.

The authors point to recent agreements between China and Egypt to enhance collaboration in areas such as electric vehicles, electronics, and artificial intelligence, alongside significant infrastructure development projects. They emphasize that Beijing provides Cairo with crucial capital, engineering expertise, and execution capabilities, while also respecting Egypt's autonomy and control. This mutually beneficial approach, delivering results without imposing conditions, makes China an increasingly attractive partner for Egypt's development and strategic ambitions.

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Authors

Mohamed Ibrahim Hafez

AsiaGlobal Fellow 2023

Mohamed Ibrahim Hafez


Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa

AsiaGlobal Fellow 2022

Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa

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