“In both Tunisia and Egypt, the predominantly government-controlled press unsurprisingly highlighted the benefits of their country’s partnership with China, coupled with celebrations of their government’s willingness to deepen cooperation. Both governments are eager to showcase the success and soundness of their policies and secure critical Chinese economic support. However, we observed an interesting difference that likely mirrors the distinct regional political ambitions of the two North African nations. On the one hand, the content of the Egyptian articles we reviewed included a wide range of issues, from trade to international affairs, as areas of potential cooperation. On the other hand, Tunisian commentators exhibited a far more focused interest, primarily centered on the topic of tourism.”
In this issue of the ChinaMed Observer, Mariateresa Natuzzi takes stock of Tunisian and Egyptian press coverage of Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi’s recent trip to Cairo and Tunis.
