China and Egypt established diplomatic ties on May 30, 1956, with Egypt becoming the first Arab and African country to forge diplomatic relations with China.
In May 2024, the two countries released a joint statement on deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership.
In 2024, the trade volume between China and Egypt reached $17.38 billion. Approximately 300,000 Chinese tourists visited Egypt, according to a mid-December statement from the Chinese Embassy in Egypt.
Graphics: China and Egypt usher in a new chapter of cooperation
