China’s role aids Egypt’s army more than the economy

Egypt is signing numerous deals with Chinese companies for major construction and infrastructure projects

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  • Wider picture
  • New capital
  • Questionable viability
  • Suez Canal
  • Other military ventures
  • Private sector squeeze
  • Diversifying patrons
  • Mounting debts

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