Sino-Egyptian Economic Relations (1989-2007)

Abstract

     The economic factor was and still is the most important aspect in bringing international relations closer, whatever there are differences and tensions between countries, economic interests are always the solution to what is spoiled by political differences, the importance of the presence of economic power in international relations has emerged after the Righteous War, and China is one of the most prominent countries that have this power and distinguish it as a global power.   

      The Chinese and Egyptian governments issued a joint statement on the establishment of economic relations at the ambassadorial level between the two countries, and this announcement represented an important turning point in the map of international relations, given Egypt's position in the Arab, African and Islamic world, and opened the door for China to establish official relations with Arab and African countries, and economic relations between China and Egypt began with respect and work to develop and deepen economic relations between them, and this stage witnessed China's use of various foreign policy tools, whether in diplomacy or Economic, scientific and technological cooperation, as well as the emergence of many Chinese projects in Egypt, the two countries have established bilateral cooperation relations that included trade and economic relations and visits.