The signing of the Treaties of Rome in 1957 by Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands marked the very foundation of what has now become the European Union. Today […]
Articles/Interviews
Global Times analyses Greece’s economic future
Global Times newspaper published two articles offering different perspectives on Greece’s economic future. The first is written by Liang Haiming, chief economist of China Silk Road iValley Research Institute, a Guangzhou-based think tank. The second article is authored by George Tzogopoulos […]
Whither Sino-American relations under Trump?
The recent communication between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping can possibly set the basis for a ‘constructive relationship’. Nevertheless, exisiting differences as well as Trump’s different priorities from his predecessor do not necessarily […]
FT focuses on Chinese investments in Greece
In an article written by Kerin Hope on doing business in Greece, Financial Times focuses on Chinese investments in the country. In particular, special reference is made to China COSCO Shipping which bought a 67 percent of Piraeus Port Authority for €368m for 67 per of and on its committment to invest €150m in 2017 …
Obama’s Athens visit and China’s investments
Greece is a key country in China’s OBOR strategy. The investment of COSCO in the port of Piraeus signals the ongoing interest shown by the Chinese administration in Greece’s critical geopolitical significance. As a matter of principle the US positively sees every effort made by a foreign investor in Greece. In that regard, there is no objection to Chinese investments in the country as they are considered as steps which can kick off the Greek economy and promote growth […]
New book on the power of China
The new book Assessing China’s Power published by Palgrave-Macmillan examines the rise of China and its impact on global and regional order. The book is edited by Jae Ho Chung, a distinguished professor of International Relations at the University of Seoul, and constitutes […]
In his research note published by the Centre International de Formation Européenne CIFE) George Tzogopoulos attempts to analyse the future of transatlantic relations in view of the US presidential election of 8 November 2016. In particular […]
Developments in South China Sea from a Chinese perspective
The Chinese voice on developments in South China Sea is not often heard in Europe. In their article published on china.org.cn Zhang Rui and He Shan present the Chinese debate on the matter. Drawing on the knowledge of Chinese diplomats, scholars and politicians they illustrate Beijing’s thinking […]
China.org.cn analyses relations between China and Turkey
By George N. Tzogopoulos This year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Turkey. Two significant partners and powerful emerging economies – with a long history – are currently looking for ways to give new impetus to bilateral cooperation. The economic data certainly seems promising. In 2015, the volume …
The EP wants China to align with WTO practices
Vice-President of the European Parliament and head of the SYRIZA party European delegation, Mr Dimitris Papadimoulis, gives an interview on chinaandgreece.com in which he discusses the current status of Sino-European relations […]