China's Quiet Strides in the Middle East President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt this week marks a decade since his last trip to the country, serving as a stark reminder of China's increasing presence in the Middle East.
While attention remains fixed on the ongoing conflict in Iran, Beijing is quietly building its influence across the region.
China has been carefully maintaining good relations with both Saudi Arabia and Iran, as well as Turkey, establishing itself as a neutral mediator – a status few countries can claim in this volatile part of the world.