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According to Al Jazeera, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt gave President Xi Jinping of China a tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, President Xi Jinping's visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum with President Sisi is an indicator of deepening relations between the two countries. China is one of Egypt's largest trade partners, and its investments in Egypt's infrastructure have become a central focus in their bilateral relations. In a broader context, China aims to enhance its influence in the African continent through the development of large-scale economic projects, making President Xi's visit to Egypt part of its wider efforts to exert influence in the continent.
