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CHINA GREECE

Despite US pressure, China maintains its grasp on Piraeus port

The container terminal at the Port of Piraeus, Athens. © Liu Yongqiu/Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP

Following the Greek Council of State's decision that blocked the port of Piraeus's expansion project, which had been entrusted to the giant Cosco for €4.3bn, China has secured the support of the conservative majority to maintain its presence in the country. [...] (593 words)

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