CHINA

EU to investigate Chinese turbine suppliers to wind parks
FOREIGN-POLICY

The European Commission has opened a new investigation into subsidies received by Chinese suppliers of turbines destined for wind parks in Europe, in its latest action against manufacturers of clean tech products in China.


Greece promoted in Shanghai
ECONOMY

Chinese airline Juneyao marked its significant opening to the Greek tourism market last week with the inauguration of the first direct flight from Shanghai to Athens.



Piraeus Port inaugurates its extended car terminal
ECONOMY

The Piraeus Port Authority managers on Tuesday inaugurated the extension of its car terminal, by nearly 40,000 square meters to the north side of the port, increasing the port’s capacity for car trade.

European Ports Alliance excludes Piraeus due to Cosco owneship
ECONOMY

A spokesperson for Belgian Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden has confirmed media reports that Piraeus, Greece’s largest port, has been excluded from the European Ports Alliance due to significant ownership by the Chinese shipping group Cosco.



Dangerous distrust between US and China
OPINION

When Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, endangering global trade and energy supplies, it seemed that a swift return to normalcy would have been in the interests not only of the countries that rushed to Ukraine’s support but also of China, as its growth and people’s welfare, too, depend on the stability of the global system of economic and political government.

Chinese tourist influx expected in 2024
ECONOMY

Greece expects more Chinese tourists this year by offering a tailored tourism product to suit the needs of the Chinese market, a Greek tourism official said on Wednesday. “We are creating a comprehensive tourism product that will move all Chinese visitors,” Dimitris Fragakis, secretary general of the Hellenic National Tourism Organization, told state news agency […]


Precious knowledge we do not import from China
OPINION

We have known for years now that an experiment of historic proportions is under way in China. Its focus is on finding a stable equilibrium between governance by one political party, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), without elections, separation of powers etc, and the free market economy.

Chinese-Greek theater festival in Athens
PERFORMING ARTS

The first Sino-Hellenic International Theater Festival kicked off on Saturday, with Chinese dramas bringing an audio-visual feast to the audiences.