Storyline: Greece's fish industry gets better accesses to Chinese market [Voice_over] From the open waters off Attica to inland processing plants, Greece's fish industry is getting a new route to market—this time, all the way to China. Under two freshly signed agreements between Athens and Beijing, Greek producers are now cleared to export wild-caught and farmed species—including seabream, bass, and even salmon—to Chinese consumers. The deal was signed by Deputy Minister of Rural Development Christos Kellas and senior officials from China's General Administration of Customs. [Sound_bite] Christos Kellas, Greek Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food: "Aquaculture is a key part of Greek agriculture. These protocols don't just open new markets—they strengthen the long-standing cooperation between Greece and China in the agri-food sector." [Voice_over] China's import market for high-quality food is vast—and still expanding. Trade in agri-food products between the two countries hit 180 million dollars last year, up 14 percent, with more than 1 700 Greek businesses already involved. For Greek producers, this agreement is a turning point—opening a gateway to over a billion consumers who are eager for healthy, certified seafood. [Sound_bite] Christos Kellas, Greek Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food: "Our aim is clear: put safe, tasty Greek fish on Chinese dinner tables and grow trade for both sides." [Voice_over] For Greece's fish farmers, China could soon eclipse every other buyer. The country already ships 80 percent of its catch overseas, and this new corridor promises to streamline that export routine—making it faster, cheaper and far more lucrative. [Sound_bite] Apostolos Ralias, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hellenic Organization of Aquaculture Producers: "This is a very important step for our sector. Greek aquaculture is export-driven—we already ship to over 30 countries. If we manage to streamline logistics and cut bureaucracy, we're confident China will become a key market." [Voice_over] The first shipment has already cleared customs in Shanghai—frozen fillets that kept costs down while Athens and Beijing finalize quicker routes for fresh fish. [Sound_bite] Apostolos Ralias, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hellenic Organization of Aquaculture Producers: "Establishing commercial ties and gaining access to such a vast market is a major step forward. It marks a true milestone for Greek aquaculture, which now has the opportunity to export to a welcoming and promising destination." [Voice_over] Early shipments are also being watched in Brussels. Analysts say that if the seafood corridor prospers, Greece could strengthen its role as a gateway for wider China–EU trade—linking Chinese demand with European supply chains while cementing ever-closer economic ties between Athens and Beijing. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]