China says it supports Egypt amid Trump’s ‘bullying’ – Middle East Monitor

China has voiced support for Egypt’s sovereignty, rights and interests including over the Suez Canal.

This came after US President Donald Trump demanded on Truth Social, his social media platform, free passage for US commercial and military vessels through the Panama and Suez Canals, a request that Egypt has strongly opposed.

“China firmly supports the Egyptian government and people in safeguarding their sovereignty and legitimate rights and interests, and…