Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in China this week for high-stakes talks aimed at turbocharging ties between two ancient civilizations. 🇬🇷🤝🇨🇳 The visit, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, focuses on boosting economic collaboration and leveraging Greece's role as a gateway between Europe and Asia.
🔑 Why it matters: With 51 years of diplomatic relations and $1.3 billion invested in Piraeus Port (the BRI's 'dragon head' project), this partnership is rewriting trade maps. The port handled 7 million containers last year – a 300% jump since COSCO Shipping took over in 2016!
💡 Flashback: Remember President Xi's 2019 Greece trip? Those 16 signed agreements on solar farms and smart agriculture are now bearing fruit. This visit could unlock new deals in green energy and tech infrastructure.
🌐 Bigger picture: Greece isn't just a partner – it's becoming China's EU bridgebuilder. As Mitsotakis pushes to make Athens a 'Maritime Silk Road' hub, watch for ripple effects across the China-Europe Land-Sea Express Line.
