Features of Egypt’s Water Transportation and China’s Participation in Egypt’s Port Construction

There are four distinctive features in Egypt’s port construction and maritime transportation:Egypt’s port construction and maritime transportation is a vital part of the international shipping system;maritime transportation is an important backbone industry in Egypt;Egypt’s port construction propels its domestic economy and international interaction;and the capacity for ocean shipping still needs upgrading.China’s participation in Egypt’s port construction is,on one side,the further demand of China’s economic globalization,and on the other side,it is an outcome of the beneficial interactions between China and Egypt.Egypt’s port construction has started a new chapter ever since Abdel Fattah al Sisi assumed power.As opportunities and risks coexist in China’s participation in Egypt’s port construction,only when we are fully aware of the risks and make scientific decisions based on China’s own strengths can we effectively participate in Egypt’s port construction to yield a win-win result.