The bilateral relations of Greece and China enjoy an excellent level based on a very solid basis of mutual respect between two very ancient civilizations, on a well rooted friendship and on cooperation spirit.

According to the Embassy of China in Athens, on December 17,Chinese Ambassador Luo Linquan delivered a speech at Pireaus University, entitled "Tranditional Values and Soft Power of Chinese Diplomacy". The full text is as follows: Dear Professor Kotzias, Young Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for inviting me to your class for the second time. I am more than happy to be with you, and I know you too are happy to have me here, because after this lecture you will enjoy a long holiday. So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Greece's Economic and Social Committee (ESC) on Monday held a meeting with a delegation from its Chinese counterpart led by Xing Yuanmin, Deputy Secretary of Tianjin Municipal CPC Committee, Chairman of the Municipal Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). The Greek government was represented by Maritime Affairs, Islands and Fisheries ministry general secretary George Vlachos. According to an announcement, the two sides discussed changes that must take place in Greece and the crucial role of the social partners in this process.

A three-member delegation sent by the Hellenic Armed Forces General Staff is currently in Beijing in order to sign a military cooperation agreement between Greece and China for 2011.
The delegation, led by the head of the Greek military's strategy and policy sector, arrived in Beijing on Monday and is due to return to Athens on November 20.