President Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran

Editor's note:

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran from Jan. 19 to 23, marking his first official trip to the Middle East since taking office. Observers said that after the conclusion of the visit, Xi's footprints worldwide will cover all major destinations on six continents.

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  January 18, 2016

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• Chinese president to visit Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran

  January 15, 2016

  Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran from Jan. 19 to Jan. 23, the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.

• Xi's visit to improve ties with Saudi Arabia: envoy

  January 18, 2016

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  January 13, 2016

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  Chinese navy's Fleet 152 arrives in Egypt on official visit

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