The US and China have been locked in a global trade and influence battle since President Donald Trump’s return to the oval office.
A new competition is now emerging. The economic superpowers are vying to develop ports in the Greek bay of Elefsina.
The rivalry is bringing in jobs and prosperity but also poses a threat to the area’s environment and heritage.
Al Jazeera’s John Psaropoulos reports from the Gulf of Elefsina.