Based on the Egyptian National Library and Archives and the Pyramid Newspaper, this article reviews the historical context for six batches of Chinese students that were officially sent to Al-Azhar University between 1931 and 1938. Upon returning to China, these students became academic leaders. They translated the Qur’an and a large number of Arabic books, spread Islamic culture in China, acted as a link between Chinese and Egyptian Muslims, promoted friendship between China and Egypt, and strengthened the overall relationship between Chinese and Egyptian people. Hence, this period in history not only had an important impact on China and Egypt, but also served as a starting point for strengthening the relationship between the two countries.