Greece

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will travel to Athens with the aim of seeking investment opportunities in Greece’s privatization program. Mr. Keqiang, accompanied by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and a large governmental delegation, is expected to arrive in Athens...

Chinese leader Li Keqiang gave Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras a bicycle as a gift on Tuesday. The present had symbolic value with Keqiang stating that bilateral relations are like a two-wheeled vehicle. "Our relations with China are like a...

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is wrapping up a three-day visit to Greece on June 21 with a visit to Crete - along with Prime Minister Antonis Samaras - as the two leaders talked about closer business and cultural ties. Some...

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is travelling to Beijing on Thursday to attend the "Belt and Road Initiative Forum II" initiative of China from April 25 to 27. The initiative, which aims at regional collaborations and connectivity at the intercontinental level,...

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang made a positive statement on Friday regarding ongoing efforts between China and Greece to continue to grow relations between the two countries, calling Greece a reliable friend and partner of China. He made the remarks as he...

China's honourary status at the 82nd Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) this year is the culmination of a relationship that has strengthened in recent years and has much to offer in the years to come, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said...

Greece is very close to the final exit from the crisis and the government's aim is fair and sustainable development, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Saturday during a meeting with Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang. Tsipras said that serious...

We are strengthening the strategic cooperation between Greece and China, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras posted on Twitter upon his arrival to Beijing. "Arriving in Beijing for the Belt And Road Forum, we are strengthening the strategic cooperation between Greece...

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras signed a deal with Chinese shipping giant COSCO on Monday in an effort to "help the country stand on its feet." Addressing a business forum in Beijing, Tsipras said that "we are sending a...

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is departing today (Friday) for a five-day official visit to Beijing and Shanghai in an effort to attract Chinese investments. During his visit to China, Tsipras will meet with Chinese premier Li Keqiang and other...

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral relations, regional developments, and the refugee crisis in a telephone conversation on Friday evening. Putin congratulated Tsipras on his electoral victory, but stressed issues relating to the upcoming...

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang expressed hope on Wednesday for a successful outcome in negotiations between the Greek government and creditors, so that the country remains in the Eurozone. The Chinese Premier also expressed support for the process of European integration, saying...

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang noted that he has not been informed on whether his country would provide assistance to Greece, while he expressed the hope that Greece can overcome its debt crisis soon. According to Reuters, Lu...

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Wednesday telephoned Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to congratulate him on his election and extended Tsipras an invitation to visit China. Government sources said that the Chinese Premier promised Tsipras to work toward further extending...

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras communicated via telephone with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang. Sources said that the Chinese prime minister expressed satisfaction over the amicable settlement reached between Piraeus Port Authority S.A. and Cosco that leads to additional investments...