“This approach has become visible in the evolution of Egypt-China relations, elevating what was once a largely transactional relationship into a broader political, economic and technological partnership. Nevertheless, the current and widely praised diplomatic equilibrium is not without risks as Egypt ventures deeper into a highly securitized domain fiercely contested by global powers. The precedents set by other regional players such as G42 suggest that maintaining an uncompromised technological ecosystem while relying on competing foreign tech giants is an increasingly delicate act.”
Francesco Scala is author of the issue “Egyptian Experts React to Xi Jinping’s Egypt Visit” of the ChinaMed Observer.
