Egyptian Exceptionalism in a Chinese-Led World

10 February 2021
analysis

Despite huge economic cooperation and unrestrained reciprocal praise, Egypt and China's relationship is more complex and unilateral than either would admit.

When Cairo dispatched its minister of health Hala Zayed along with some medical equipment to Beijing to express solidarity with China in its battle with COVID-19 back in March 2020, the Egyptian government was beaming with pride - both publicly and privately - having found an opportunity to show support to the country that 'has been our ally and generous friend through the years, and stood by us in international forums', in the words of one senior official.

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