People chat at the stand of China’s Hengtong Group at Cairo ICT 2024, in Cairo, Egypt, November 20, 2024. Chinese companies took the spotlight at Egypt’s largest information and communications technology exhibition (TIC), Cairo ICT 2024, exploring expansion opportunities. in the Middle East region and Africa. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

People visit the stand of Chinese company Huawei at Cairo ICT 2024, in Cairo, Egypt, November 20, 2024. Chinese companies took the spotlight at Egypt’s largest information and communications technology exhibition (ICT), Cairo ICT 2024, exploring development opportunities in the Middle East and Africa region. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

People visit booths of Chinese companies at Cairo ICT 2024, in Cairo, Egypt, November 20, 2024. Chinese companies took the spotlight at Egypt’s largest information and communications technology exhibition ( TIC), Cairo ICT 2024, exploring development opportunities in the Middle East. Eastern region and Africa. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

People visit the stand of Chinese company Huawei at Cairo ICT 2024, in Cairo, Egypt, November 20, 2024. Chinese companies took the spotlight at Egypt’s largest information and communications technology exhibition (ICT), Cairo ICT 2024, exploring development opportunities in the Middle East and Africa region. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)