Piraeus has been Athens' main port for thousands of years. During the Peloponnesian Wars, Athens built the "long walls" to guard the route between Athens and Piraeus and secure sea trade.
Today, Piraeus has become one of China's worldwide array of port investments. China wants to transform Piraues into the best port in the Mediterranean and its gateway to Europe, some say part of a new "silk road" into Europe.
Greece is essentially bankrupt, making it receptive to Chinese investment.
China wants port of Piraeus to become its gateway to Europe - DW
http://www.dw.de/china-wants-greek-port-of-piraeus-to-become-its-gateway-to-europe/a-17723942
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