Published: January 16th, 2023,
Last updated: January 16th, 2023
This week, China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang’s first official trip will take him to various African countries. The former ambassador of the People’s Republic to the United States is sending a clear signal: The continent remains a top priority for the People’s Republic on its way to becoming a global power. Egypt, in particular, is moving into focus, writes Michael Radunski in his foreign policy analysis. From here, Beijing can expand its influence in the Middle East.