Afghanistan, June 25 -- China's expanding role in Egypt's New Administrative Capital (NAC) has moved beyond construction into long-term operations, prompting concerns about whether the project represents a development opportunity or a strategic dependency. Located approximately 45 kilometers east of Cairo, the 700 square kilometer city is intended to reduce overcrowding in the capital and eventually house more than six million people. Central to the project is a $3.8 billion Central Business District (CBD), which includes government buildings, foreign embassies, and the 385.8-meter Iconic Tower. The China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), a Chinese state-owned firm, is not only building the district but will also operate a...