| ID | 134212 |
| Title Proper | Shipowners, ports and diplomats |
| Other Title Information | the political economy of Greece's relations with China |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Huliaras, Asteris ; Petropoulos, Sotiris |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The paper analyses Greece's relations with China and highlights the crucial role of specific business interests in strengthening bilateral ties. Greek-Chinese political contacts, as well as trade, investment and touristic flows, have significantly increased in the last decade. The concession of the Piraeus port to the Chinese company COSCO was the major turning point for the relationship. The paper notes a strong influence of shipowning interests in Greece's foreign policy decision-making system which has conditioned the development of Greek-Chinese relations. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asia Europe Journal Vol.12, No.3; Sep.2014: p.215-230 |
| Journal Source | Asia Europe Journal Vol.12, No.3; Sep.2014: p.215-230 |
| Key Words | China ; Greece ; Economic Interest ; Bilateral Ties ; Political Relations ; Political Contacts ; International Relations - IR ; Economic Relations - China -Greece ; Greek - Sino Relations ; Sino - Greek Relations ; International Trade ; Influence ; COSCO ; Foreign Policy - Greece ; Foreign Policy - China ; Diplomatic Relations - China-Greece ; Strategic Relations - China -Greece ; Political Economy |