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Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi

Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, a former Field Marshal, rose through the military ranks, serving as Director of Military Intelligence and Minister of Defence before becoming President of Egypt in 2014. His leadership has focused on national security, economic development, and reasserting Egypt’s regional role. He has notably overseen a strategic shift in foreign partnerships towards China since 2013, deepening cooperation across various sectors. This aligns with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, involving significant infrastructure projects like the Suez Canal Development Corridor. His tenure reflects a commitment to strengthening Egypt’s global standing and economic potential.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: EPA

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Middle East

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China-Africa relations

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) meets Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi for their meeting in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

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China-Africa relations

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Egypt

Egypt inaugurates the ‘Octagon’, a mega military HQ larger than the Pentagon

Egypt’s president dons uniform to open the defence complex in the new administrative capital in the desert.

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Middle East

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US President Donald Trump speaking in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday. Photo: AP

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Prime minister faces criticism from Jewish groups and Britain’s opposition over Alaa Abdel-Fattah’s return to the UK.

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Alaa Abdel-Fattah, who returned to the UK after years of diplomatic efforts by London to secure his release from detention in Egypt. Photo: AP

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Hong Kong politics

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Anthropoid coffins at the Hong Kong Palace Museum during the media preview of “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” on November 18. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Tourists pose at the main staircase at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Photo: AP

Hong Kong society

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China-Africa relations

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China-Africa relations

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

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27 Jun 2025 - 4:30PMvideocam

Pedestrians pass through the central business district of Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, east of Cairo, on October 21, 2024. Chinese lenders provided 85 per cent of the funding for the new district’s construction. Photo: Xinhua

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Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi

Zelensky and CIA chief meet during refuelling stop in Ireland

Sources say the pair met at Shannon Airport as the Ukrainian leader travelled to the UN meetings in New York.

‘Red line’: Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca with drone

China expands currency swap with Egypt as trade ties reach new heights

China’s call for Mideast to build security framework is a message to US: expert

Beijing gives weight to Cairo’s water security but China’s president does not criticise Ethiopia or its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

What Xi’s tour of Egypt and Central Asia reveals about China’s trade strategy

Presidential tour highlights strategy of shifting manufacturing abroad, shielding domestic exporters from growing global barriers.

Xi’s Cairo trip marks ‘best ties in history’ as Egypt seeks to balance West

Chinese president’s visit comes amid expanding Suez investment and joint air force exercises.

Egypt inaugurates the ‘Octagon’, a mega military HQ larger than the Pentagon

Egypt’s president dons uniform to open the defence complex in the new administrative capital in the desert.

‘Not final’: Trump flips again on Iran deal, plans press conference in France

US leader warns framework is a work in progress and threatens to return to ‘dropping bombs’ if he does not like the terms of the agreement.

UAE-Saudi rift over security threats push Arab mediators to act

Bahrain and Egypt are attempting to mend ties between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, after a public falling out in December.

Watch Trump showcase his ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos

Donald Trump has extended invitations to dozens of nations and hinted at the board’s future role as conflict mediator - with him as chairman.

Starmer under fire for activist’s return from Egypt as old posts resurface

Prime minister faces criticism from Jewish groups and Britain’s opposition over Alaa Abdel-Fattah’s return to the UK.

UN says Sudan’s RSF killed 1,000 civilians in horrific 3-day attack on camp

New report details three days of terror at the Zamzam displacement camp in April, citing mass executions and gang rapes.

Egypt hopes artefact exhibition in Hong Kong will help spur trade and investment

Egyptian consul general Baher Sheweikhi says city plays pivotal role as a connector and mediator between China and North African nation.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | A rare chance to see ancient Egyptian treasures in Hong Kong

Displaying these relics in Hong Kong is both an honour and a responsibility.

After delays, mammoth Grand Egyptian Museum by the Pyramids is finally opening

The US$1 billion ‘GEM’, poised to be the world’s largest museum dedicated to one civilisation, houses King Tut’s treasures and 50,000 artefacts.

Hong Kong to showcase 4,000 years of ancient Egypt, reinforcing belt and road ties

Statue of Tutankhamun, jewellery and other historical artefacts among ‘landmark’ and ‘first-of-its-kind’ exhibition in the city from next month.

Trump hails ‘peace in the Middle East’ as leaders sign Gaza declaration

US president signs document with the leaders of Egypt, Turkey and Qatar, capping a major diplomatic breakthrough in the Israel-Gaza war.

Israel, Hamas hold indirect talks in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary

Ceasefire hopes rise as parties agree on most first-phase terms, despite ongoing Gaza strikes.

Egypt’s Red Sea tourism push threatens last of green turtles’ wild habitats

Cairo wants to attract 30 million visitors by 2028 – a plan conservationists say has ‘largely been at the expense of the environment’.

China, Egypt deepen ties as Beijing ups influence in bid to solve Mideast crises

Premier Li Qiang pledges more Chinese investment in Egypt during Cairo visit as China seeks to expand influence in region amid US rivalry.

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

Beijing offers not only the expertise needed for economic growth but also an equal partnership – delivering results without imposing conditions.

Editorial | A rare chance to see ancient Egyptian treasures in Hong Kong