Sami_1
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In the field of arms production and trade, there is a saying that is always true: what is forbidden today is permitted tomorrow, and what is permitted today is prohibited tomorrow. There are no constants, and there is no room for comparison between Egypt and Pakistan. It is true that Pakistan is subservient to China, since their common enemy is India, but China itself trusts Pakistan 100%. Pakistan was subservient to the American intelligence services for many years and followed their orders. Therefore, it receives American military support, which is the only reason for supporting Pakistan. Historically, Pakistan was part of the Baghdad Pact since the 1950s. Then, America directed the conflict operations against the Soviets from Pakistan, as well as during the wars in Afghanistan. It does not have complete independence in decision-making.China will not sell the J20 to anyone. China has said 'no' to Pakistan's request for the J20, and pointed it towards the J-35AE. If China has said no to its closest ally, then why would it all of a sudden offer it to Egypt ???
You "overvalue" Egypt's value to China, or anyone else. Egypt is a country of 114million with a economy of 400billion USD. Egypt's geography only serves it in the context of the Suez Canal. Beyond that, I don't see how Egypt is a gateway to Africa as logistically it makes very little sense. The routes for Africa are either Saudia Arabia to Africa via a sea port, or infact more likely Gwadar to the whole of Africa.

Secondly, you are not the one who determines arms policy or exports, whether to China or Egypt. You also do not understand matters well. Egypt has a primary enemy, Israel. Therefore, China knows for sure that it will not leak Chinese technology to America, for example. China also sees its outlet in the Middle East, and as I said, Egypt has more than one source for heavy fifth-generation fighters, whether the SU-57 or the J-20. In other words, China does not see Egypt as anything but a supplier. I accepted and made an offer. Hello, I refused. There is an alternative. Also, reports from Tactical Reports and others talked about Egypt's request for J-20 fighter jets from China. I am not the one who announced the news. I made one thing clear to Egypt: the demand for heavy fifth-generation fighter jets is part of the capacity development to protect strategic installations, such as the four Dabaa nuclear reactors.
As for the issue of evaluating countries, you are not the one who evaluates the size of the country or its international and regional role. Egypt is the oldest and most stable country in the world, and it has not been a Chinese state for several decades. Countries have emerged and disappeared, while Egypt remains steadfast in its presence. Given the massive growth in relations between Egypt and China in all fields, I will give you a simple example: Egypt owes China $18 billion in actual debt, of which China will transfer $6 billion to finance investments and local projects in exchange for increasing Egyptian arms imports from China. The fact that thousands of Chinese companies are opening branches and relocating to Egypt is a Chinese policy to prevent a Western blockade by having a manufacturing presence in five countries, including Egypt, especially since China views Iran as a burned card and that it will not emerge peacefully from the conflict with Israel and the United States. China views Egypt as a fundamental pillar in the The Belt and Road Initiative is a result of its strategic location and the cooperation programs it offers. I will give you an example of that.
Arab World News
Publication date: 24.07.2025 | 08:38 GMT
China may tip the balance of power in Egypt's favor against Israel.
Israeli media reports have been under the increase of military cooperation between Egypt and China in recent times, ending that this development could impact the regional strategic balance in favor of Egyptian forces.
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"Cairo is betting on Beijing." Egypt is getting closer to China amid the unprecedented challenges.
The Hebrew newspaper Israel Hayom quoted Israeli security sources as expressing concern over joint meetings between high-ranking Egyptian and Chinese officials, which has been discussed advanced arms deals between warships and advanced air defense systems.
The newspaper explained that Cairo is working to diversify its arm supply sources as part of a new military policy whole at reducing reliance on the United States, the Egyptian military's traditional arms supplier, due to US certain on military exports.
Reports reported that the Egyptian-Chinese talks were not limited to the arms sector alone, but also evidenced other such areas as military training, technological cooperation in electronic warfare and surveillance systems, and the transfer of advanced military technology.
Israeli sources Noted that Beijing offered Cairo advanced partnerships in joint military production, including the development of air defense systems and drones, reflective Egypt's drive to enhance its self-defense capabilities.
On the other hand, Israeli security circles have expressed concern that this deepening cooperation could lead to a shift in the military balance of power between Egypt and Israel, especially in light of the turbulent regional environment that is ending an and witness in security threats.
Reports confirming that Egypt is both seeking to strengthen its security partnerships with several other countries, including Russia, France, Germany, and India, as part of a strategy that supported at an effective region of urbanization of a region that is developing newly multiple conflicts and conflicts, from Gaza to Sudan and Libya.
This Egyptian approach comes at a time when the region is witnessing major strategic transformations, as regional states seeking to enhance their national security in light of the decline in American relative influence and the high role of other international powers, such as China and Russia, in the Middle East.
Source: Israel Hayom
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