Xi Jinping returns from SCO summit, Egypt and Kyrgyzstan visits

Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on September 3, 2026, after attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit and conducting state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt. During his Egypt visit, Xi proposed a new Middle East security framework, which some analysts interpret as an attempt to reduce US influence in the region. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted that the visits underscored the nature of China-Egypt ties and promoted permanent friendship with Kyrgyzstan. The trip also included participation in the BRICS summit, where Xi addressed various regional and global issues.