Why China needs Egypt and the Suez Canal as Xi Jinping deepens ties
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt comes as China and Egypt mark 70 years of diplomatic relations and deepen their strategic partnership. But why is Egypt so important to China? Xi is calling for deeper cooperation amid a rapidly shifting global landscape. CGTN's Sean Callebs spoke with Mirette F. Mabrouk, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute, about why the Suez Canal is critical to China's global trade strategy, how Chinese investment in Egypt has reached roughly $10 billion, and why Beijing is looking to expand cooperation in areas including technology, manufacturing and energy. 00:00 Why Egypt is strategically important to China 01:23 Why the Suez Canal is vital to China's trade 02:14 China-Egypt cooperation on AI and technology 03:51 What emerging markets can learn from China-Egypt ties 05:36 What's next for China-Egypt economic relations #bizshow #XiJinping #Egypt #China #ChinaEgypt #ElSisi #diplomacy #BRI #SuezCanal #BeltAndRoad #MiddleEast #GlobalT
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