The New Power Chessboard in the Mediterranean
Efi Gana
(Analyst at the Epoch Times in Greece)
Copyright: @ 2025 theepochtimes.gr - RIEAS posted the English version (www.rieas.gr)- Publication date: 4 October 2025.
Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies
The international chessboard is shifting, and the port of Piraeus has once again emerged at the heart of geopolitical rivalries. According to an exclusive Reuters report, the Trump administration is exploring ways to curb China’s global influence in the strategic sector of maritime transport, placing the spotlight on Cosco’s presence at Piraeus.
The Trump administration is preparing a plan aiming at limiting China’s influence over global shipping, with particular attention on the Piraeus Port Authority, where the Chinese company Cosco holds a 67% stake.... Read more