Abstract
This research investigates the impact of Chinese investments in Piraeus, highlighting the transformative power of global capital in reshaping local socio-spatial dynamics. Drawing on original ethnography conducted in Athens and Piraeus in 2023, the author employs an Area Studies perspective to unfold a striking paradox from the grassroots: while these investments have enhanced the port’s productivity and increased revenues for stakeholders, they have simultaneously fostered perceptions of exclusion among local residents. The study reveals a prevailing sense of exclusion among local residents, exposing a disconnect between the macroeconomic benefits of globalised development and the localised experiences of those living in Piraeus.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-17 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Territory, Politics, Governance |
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| Publication status | Published - 18 Dec 2025 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- Chinese investments in Europe
- development
- exclusion
- globalisation
- grassroots perceptions
- infrastructures
- Piraeus
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