Greatest Hits, No. 17: China to finance Egypt’s $45 billion capital city in the desert

Greatest Hits, No. 17: China to finance Egypt’s $45 billion capital city in the desert

by WorldTribune Staff, September 30, 2016 Egypt’s plan to build a glittering new capital city in the desert was written off by many as nothing more than a dream for a country with a struggling economy. That dream, however, appears headed for reality after China stepped in to bankroll much of the $45 billion project. […]