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Egypt joins China club

Posted by seumasach on August 30, 2012

Brenda O’Reilly

Asia Times

31st August, 2012

President Mohammed Morsi’s historic trip to Beijing signifies a new direction for Egyptian foreign policy. The Muslim Brotherhood leader has sent a clear message by selecting China for his first state visit outside the Middle East. By forging closer ties with China, Morsi is warning the US government not to take Egyptian acquiescence for granted.

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