President of Greece hails ‘new chapter of decisive importance’ as ties are deepened – but Europe and US wary of Beijing’s agenda A landmark visit to Greece by China’s president Xi Jinping has cemented what both countries are calling a “new era” in bilateral ties amid western concern over Beijing’s growing global assertiveness. Athens rolled out the red carpet for Xi as the centre-right government sought to capitalise on Greece’s burgeoning role as China’s “gateway” to Europe. Continue reading...
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