Recently, we have been working on the Greek translation of Prof. Bickers' book The Scramble for China, a work that covers a period of Chinese history largely unfamiliar to most Greek readers, yet one that explains China’s modern relations with the West.

I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Prof. Harlaftis for her initiative and encouragement in making this workshop a reality, and to Simon Ward for his insightful contributions on China's shipbuilding market.

I am also deeply grateful to Dr. De Angeli for her participation and fascinating presentation. Our connection goes back to my PhD days, and I would like to thank her once again for her invaluable feedback and unwavering support throughout that journey.

Prof. Henriot has been an endless source of inspiration for me and for anyone engaged in the study of Chinese history, and having him participate in a workshop I organized is a memory I will always treasure.

Pre-orders for the book will open soon: link.springer.com/book/9783031...