Sino-Egyptian relations

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's current visit to China, which started on Tuesday, will have a far-reaching influence on Sino-Egyptian ties. The two countries now have an opportunity to carry forward their long-standing friendship and cooperate on a broad range of endeavors, including economic development and trade.

The visit, conducted only two months into Morsi's presidency and marking his first official trip outside the Arab world, shows the importance the new Egyptian leader places on Sino-Egyptian ties.

Morsi won Egypt's first-ever democratic election in June and his country, a long-time bellwether in the Arab world, has just undergone a great political transformation.