China, Greece, and Economic Relations in Southeast Europe

A Political Economy Approach

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ID8019267
AuthorsGeorgios Maris (0000-0003-2459-1178, University of the Aegean, corresponding author), Ioannis Kalaitzidis (University of the Aegean)
Year2024
Volume13
Issue8
Pages422-422
Publication date2024-08-13
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2076-0760 • E-ISSN: 2076-0760
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/socsci13080422
OpenAlexW4401526403
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited37

This paper investigates China’s regional role in Southeastern Europe by examining the economic strategy of neo-mercantilism using Greece as a case study. In doing so, this paper will make use of the strategy of neo-mercantilism as part of the broader theory of regional powers pursuing broader geostrategic goals. How has the strategic partnership between China and Greece evolved in recent years, and what are China’s primary objectives in Greece under the neo-mercantilism? China has intentionally sought to expand its influence in Southeastern Europe by cultivating a strategic partnership with Greece, while avoiding challenging the influence of other powers in the area. The economic turmoil in Greece over the past decade created a favorable environment for attracting Chinese FDI. China’s principal focus in developing its strategic partnership with Greece is to increase FDI as a means of achieving its economic goals and other political goals with tangible results related to China’s support in issues mainly concerning the country’s applied foreign policy

Ancient history · China · Economic system · Economics · Economy · Political science · Politics · Southeast asia · Asian Industrial and Economic Development · History · International Development and Aid · International Relations and Foreign Policy

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