# Egypt-China diplomatic and economic relations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egypt-china-diplomatic-and-economic-relations
> Updated: 2026-09-23T17:55:33.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Chinese Consulate General in Alexandria held celebrations to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The event was attended by Consul General Xue Min, Alexandria Governor Ayman Attia, and officials from local academic and cultural institutions.

Consul General Xue Min described the relationship between Egypt and China as a “model for cooperation between developing nations.” Economic reports shared during the ceremony indicated that Egyptian exports to China increased by 109.8% during the first half of 2026, with Chinese investments in Egypt reaching approximately $10 billion through more than 3,000 companies. The celebration included a photo exhibition of Chinese and Alexandrian culture and artistic performances to promote exchange.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Alexandria Governor attends Saudi National Day celebration

Alexandria Governor Ayman Attia attended the Saudi Consulate General’s celebration in Alexandria for Saudi National Day, highlighting strong bilateral ties and cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexandria-governor-attends-saudi-national-day-celebration

### 2026-09-22: Chinese Consulate in Alexandria celebrates 77th National Day

The Chinese Consulate in Alexandria celebrated China's 77th National Day, highlighting strong Egypt-China strategic ties, $10 billion in Chinese investments in Egypt, and rising export growth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-consulate-in-alexandria-celebrates-77th-national-day

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