China bolsters Europe foothold with Belt and Road expansion

Cosco-run Greek port to receive fresh investment to expand

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An aerial photo of the Piraeus Port in Greece, the largest port in the Mediterranean region. (Xinhua)

MOMOKO KIDERA and SHIN WATANABE, Nikkei staff writers

ATHENS/DALIAN, China -- In Greece, in Egypt and in France, top Chinese officials promoted the Belt and Road Initiative this week, defying U.S. skepticism toward the infrastructure-building program, and making clear their intent to expand its footprint in Europe.

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