China’s Xi lands in Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances

Item 1 of 4 Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcomed by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport for an official visit to Egypt, which is his first state visit to the country in 10 years, in Cairo, Egypt, September 1, 2026. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/