China, the United States’ top global rival, is cultivating an extensive relationship with one of America’s key allies. Xi Jinping visits Egypt as China widens Middle East influence Key points and original sources are listed below.

• China, the United States’ top global rival, is cultivating an extensive relationship with one of America’s key allies.S1

• Xi Jinping visits Egypt as China widens Middle East influenceS2

• China’s President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decadeS3S4