China’s Xi arrives in Egypt amid US sanctions threat over Iran links

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Egypt for a diplomatic visit. The trip takes place as the US government threatens to impose strict sanctions on Chinese and Egyptian banks if they continue financial cooperation with Iran. This move by Washington is part of broader efforts to limit Iran's economic influence in the region. Analysts suggest that Beijing is seeking to strengthen its ties with US-allied nations ahead of a scheduled meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, in an effort to mitigate further tensions. However, US pressure on financial institutions linked to Tehran has created a new challenge for China's diplomatic relations with Middle Eastern countries.