Li Keqiang

China’s Premier Li Keqiang and President Xi Jinping are to visit Greece in the coming weeks in what Greek government officials are hoping will mark the beginning of a boost in bilateral trade ties with a series of investments expected to be signed.

Ukraine crisis significant for Chinese investment in Europe

Beijing has made clear that it wants to retain good relations with the new, pro-Western coalition government in Kiev.

(From left) BiH Prime Minister Vjekoslav Bevanda, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta pose for a photo at a November summit in Bucharest. [AFP]