埃及希望中国助其建设特区

One of China's premier investment zones is expected soon to replicate its successful development model near the southern approaches to the Suez canal, according to Egypt's investment minister.

The Egyptian government is negotiating with the Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area, which it is courting to help build the Suez Economic Zone. Under Egyptian law, TEDA could take up to a 49 per cent stake in the $1.5bn (