BFM 89.9
The Business Station
Is China Rewriting the Middle East Order?
8 mins
·
08:45, 3 Sept 2026
·
Recommended
Guest: Dr Liu Jia, Research Fellow at the Middle East Institute, National University of Singapore
Xi Jinping’s first state visit to Egypt in a decade comes as China seeks a larger role in a Middle East transformed by the Iran war, the Gaza conflict and growing uncertainty over US influence. With Egypt controlling the strategically vital Suez Canal, deepening economic ties with Beijing and even expanding military cooperation, the relationship increasingly extends beyond trade. Is Cairo simply hedging between the world’s two superpowers, or is China positioning itself as a genuine alternative diplomatic and security partner for the region?
Image Credit: Shutterstock
Presenter: Richard Bradbury, Frankie Lim
Producer: Sean Aw
Share:
Recommended
Sep 3
·
28 minsAI Is Here. Are Retailers Ready?
Sep 3
·
30 minsPowering Johor's Data Centre Boom
Sep 3
·
31 minsDue Diligence, Due Rent
Recent episodes
0
Latest stories
Podcasts · Sept 3 · 4:00AM
AI Is Here. Are Retailers Ready?
28 mins
Podcasts · Sept 3 · 28 mins
AI Is Here. Are Retailers Ready?
Podcasts · Sept 3 · 3:00AM
Powering Johor's Data Centre Boom
30 mins
Podcasts · Sept 3 · 30 mins
Powering Johor's Data Centre Boom
Podcasts · Sept 3 · 2:00AM
Due Diligence, Due Rent
31 mins
Podcasts · Sept 3 · 31 mins
Due Diligence, Due Rent