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Tsipras faces challenge in turning promise of China trip into reality The week in Greek politics has begun with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras getting back down to domestic affairs, such as the pending vote on the changes to the electoral law, but the significance of his trip to China last week continues to resonate.
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Tsipras travels to China hoping to fulfil ambition of closer Sino-Greek ties Even before SYRIZA came to power, it was interested in improving Sino-Greek relations so Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras now has an ideal opportunity to try to achieve this as he heads for a visit to Beijing from July 2 to 6.
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Piraeus port sale setback troubles Tsipras ahead of China visit Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faces a major embarrassment ahead of his four-day trip to China on Saturday due to complications arising over the privatization of the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP).
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Machinations give both coalition and SYRIZA hope of winning presidential vote The almost daily headcount of Greek MPs ahead of February's presidential elections is continuing to give a conflicting picture about how events may play out early next year.