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China Rebukes U.S. Envoy Over Piraeus as Greece Fast-Tracks U.S.-Backed Elefsina Hub

Greek officials say existing port contracts stand, with a Nov. 27 parliamentary vote set on an Elefsina development plan.

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China’s embassy in Greece said the port of Piraeus was a fine example of the commercial cooperation between Beijing and Athens. Photo: Xinhua
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Overview

  • U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle called China’s control of Piraeus “unfortunate” and suggested the port could be for sale.
  • China’s embassy in Athens denounced her comments as “malicious slander,” insisting the port belongs to the Greek people and is not for sale.
  • Greece advanced a plan to build a shipping and logistics hub at Elefsina, with a legal amendment headed to parliament for a Nov. 27 vote.
  • The Elefsina project focuses on expanding ONEX shipyards, backed by a $125 million U.S. Development Finance Corporation bond issued in 2023.
  • The Greek Foreign Ministry said agreements made during the debt crisis will be honored, as the U.S. also seeks broader infrastructure and defense cooperation in Greece.