Xi begins state visit to Greece; BRICS Summit in Brazil next

He calls for Beijing, Athens to cement ties by tapping ancient civilizations

President Xi Jinping called on China and Greece to tap their civilizations for wisdom and build a new type of international relations featuring respect, justice and mutually beneficial cooperation.

He made the remark in a signed article published on Sunday in the Greek newspaper Kathimerini (The Daily) as he kicked off a three-day state visit to the European country.