Online seminar “China: A Different Truth” was successfully hosted by Italy-China Link Association (ICLA), a member of UCLG ASPAC Committee on the Belt and Road Local Cooperation (BRLC), and co-organized by the Representative Office of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Italy on May 18th, 2021. More than 10 China-friendly Italians, including scholars and entrepreneurs, gathered together to show the real China and the current cooperation between China and Italy to Italian people, refuting the recent false reports on China by some Italian media.
Co-President of BRLC and President of ICLA Maria Moreni, on behalf of Brescia, expressed her sincere gratitude to Chinese partners, including Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, and Bank of China Milan Branch, for donating medical supplies to local hospitals. Chinese friends also have given generous assistance and support all over Italy and even sent a medical group to guide Italian medical workers to cope with the pandemic.
Maria Moreni
Moreni said China has always been depicted as an attacker by western mainstream media, which is in fact a kind of prejudice. She started focusing her efforts on enhancing the communication between China and Italy since 2012 and has visited China for multiple times. The cooperation has always been transparent, stable and productive. ICLA, founded by Moreni, consists of Chinese and Italian members on a fifty-fifty basis. Aiming to enhance the communication and cooperation between the two countries, ICLA has established a partnership with BRLC, CPAFFC, Representative Office of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Italy, China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, and other organizations successively.
Moreni felt honored to get involved in such a great cooperation as Belt and Road Initiative. It takes “consultation, contribution and shared benefits” as the golden principle to enhance the cooperation between China and local governments of Belt and Road countries. At present, more than 100 countries have taken part in the initiative and made great achievements.
Real, peaceful communication is essential to the mutual understanding and benefit among different countries. As a result, Italians that have worked and lived in China were invited to portray a real China.
Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RSA Taxation and a taxation teacher of Shanghai Jiaotong University, introduced “dual circulation” economic policy on the basis of his abundant experience in taxation and investment during past years in China. He introduced China's rapid economic development, huge economic scale, and the ranking of business environment through detailed figures and diagrams, emphasizing the importance of China in international trade and the many opportunities China has provided for the economic development of Italy.
Lorenzo Riccardi
Riccardi also looked back on the diplomatic history between China and small countries such as San Marino and Monaco, speaking highly of China's respect to small countries in diplomatic policy, regardless of the general impression for China as a great power.
Riccardi said that as China and Italy both rank first in the number of world cultural heritages – 55 each, it is reasonable to look forward to further cooperation between the two countries in the next China-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism (2022).
Carlo Capria, a former administrative official at the Office of Prime Minister of Italy, thanked China for supporting Italy with useful medical supplies and experienced medical experts after the outbreak. Looking back on the cooperation programs in tourism and technology between China and Italy in 2018 EU-China Tourism Year, Capria expressed his confidence in deepened cooperation between the two countries in 2022.
Capria also pointed out that Italy is now falling behind France and Asian countries on Chinese tourists' list of favorite destinations. With much room for improvement, Italy should strengthen the marketing and promotion of its tourism resources in China on enormous, powerful social network. Besides, Italy should learn from China's world-leading technological innovation and startup support. The Italian government should strengthen efficient governance to promote the sustainable development capacity and international competitiveness of Italy.
Carlo Capria
A number of scholars and entrepreneurs who have made long-term efforts to promote the friendly communication and business dealings between China and Italy also shared their China-related stories and cooperation plans.
China expert Alberto Antinucci shared the differences between Chinese and Italians in the way of thinking based on years of communication and business cooperation with Chinese during the past years. According to him, Chinese are used to looking at long-term goals and are capable of coping with long-term challenges. He also gave some suggestions on how Italian enterprises should explore Chinese market and invest in China.
Maurizio Zonta, an expert on international affairs from Lombardy, introduced over 20 public diplomatic activities and business exchange activities among Brescia, Chinese embassies and consulates in Italy, the Representative Office of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Italy, China-funded enterprises in Italy, and different municipalities, autonomous regions and provinces in China since 2016. According to him, the enthusiasm of Italian cities, provinces and regions for cooperating with China is on the rise.
Claudio Vernier, Chairman of St. Mark's Square Association in Venice, highlighted the importance of Chinese tourists in the tourism industry of Venice. He said the city is expecting Chinese tourists and is willing to provide a display platform for high-quality Chinese products.
Antonio introduced the cooperation between Chinese and Italian medical circles in the research on the treatment of COVID-19. His ozone therapy has been recognized by Chinese medical experts.
Jiang Peihua, Greater China Representative of ALMA, introduced the China-Italy Delicacy Silk Road Education Alliance, along with the plan of opening a school of Italian cuisine in China.
Alessio Fortunato, professional winemaker from Italy, introduced the promotion of Italian wine in China and encouraged Italian wine producers to positively explore Chinese market.
Giuliana D' Antuono, General Manager of High Quality Italy, introduced their plan to promote Mediterranean diet and Italian food and beverage in China.
Columba Larajone, Director of the Language Center of the Pegaso University, affirmed the cooperation between China and Italy in senior education this year, stressing its impact on the communication and promotion of the two countries' languages and cultures.
Stefano Vernole, Vice Chairman of Centro Studi “Eurasia-Mediterraneo”, recommended Una Storia di Amicizia—Celebrazione dei 50 Anni di Relazioni diplomatiche Cina-Italia, a collection compiled by the Consulate General of China in Milan and shared his love for China and personal stories as a contributor in the past.
The seminar was chaired by Rita Fatiguso from Il Sole 24 Ore, a famous financial and economic newspaper in Italy.
Live screenshot of the seminar
The seminar was broadcast on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram overseas, attracting the great attention of the Consulate General of China in Milan, Chinese media in Italy, China-funded enterprises, as well as the Chinese community. More than 80 audience from China and Italy watched the live broadcast.
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Online seminar “China: A Different Truth” was successfully hosted by Italy-China Link Association (ICLA), a member of UCLG ASPAC Committee on the Belt and Road Local Cooperation (BRLC), and co-organized by the Representative Office of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Italy on May 18th, 2021. More than 10 China-friendly Italians, including scholars and entrepreneurs, gathered together to show the real China and the current cooperation between China and Italy to Italian people, refuting the recent false reports on China by some Italian media.
Co-President of BRLC and President of ICLA Maria Moreni, on behalf of Brescia, expressed her sincere gratitude to Chinese partners, including Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, and Bank of China Milan Branch, for donating medical supplies to local hospitals. Chinese friends also have given generous assistance and support all over Italy and even sent a medical group to guide Italian medical workers to cope with the pandemic.
Maria Moreni
Moreni said China has always been depicted as an attacker by western mainstream media, which is in fact a kind of prejudice. She started focusing her efforts on enhancing the communication between China and Italy since 2012 and has visited China for multiple times. The cooperation has always been transparent, stable and productive. ICLA, founded by Moreni, consists of Chinese and Italian members on a fifty-fifty basis. Aiming to enhance the communication and cooperation between the two countries, ICLA has established a partnership with BRLC, CPAFFC, Representative Office of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Italy, China Soong Ching Ling Foundation, and other organizations successively.
Moreni felt honored to get involved in such a great cooperation as Belt and Road Initiative. It takes “consultation, contribution and shared benefits” as the golden principle to enhance the cooperation between China and local governments of Belt and Road countries. At present, more than 100 countries have taken part in the initiative and made great achievements.
Real, peaceful communication is essential to the mutual understanding and benefit among different countries. As a result, Italians that have worked and lived in China were invited to portray a real China.
Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RSA Taxation and a taxation teacher of Shanghai Jiaotong University, introduced “dual circulation” economic policy on the basis of his abundant experience in taxation and investment during past years in China. He introduced China's rapid economic development, huge economic scale, and the ranking of business environment through detailed figures and diagrams, emphasizing the importance of China in international trade and the many opportunities China has provided for the economic development of Italy.
Lorenzo Riccardi
Riccardi also looked back on the diplomatic history between China and small countries such as San Marino and Monaco, speaking highly of China's respect to small countries in diplomatic policy, regardless of the general impression for China as a great power.
Riccardi said that as China and Italy both rank first in the number of world cultural heritages – 55 each, it is reasonable to look forward to further cooperation between the two countries in the next China-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism (2022).
Carlo Capria, a former administrative official at the Office of Prime Minister of Italy, thanked China for supporting Italy with useful medical supplies and experienced medical experts after the outbreak. Looking back on the cooperation programs in tourism and technology between China and Italy in 2018 EU-China Tourism Year, Capria expressed his confidence in deepened cooperation between the two countries in 2022.
Capria also pointed out that Italy is now falling behind France and Asian countries on Chinese tourists' list of favorite destinations. With much room for improvement, Italy should strengthen the marketing and promotion of its tourism resources in China on enormous, powerful social network. Besides, Italy should learn from China's world-leading technological innovation and startup support. The Italian government should strengthen efficient governance to promote the sustainable development capacity and international competitiveness of Italy.
Carlo Capria
A number of scholars and entrepreneurs who have made long-term efforts to promote the friendly communication and business dealings between China and Italy also shared their China-related stories and cooperation plans.
China expert Alberto Antinucci shared the differences between Chinese and Italians in the way of thinking based on years of communication and business cooperation with Chinese during the past years. According to him, Chinese are used to looking at long-term goals and are capable of coping with long-term challenges. He also gave some suggestions on how Italian enterprises should explore Chinese market and invest in China.
Maurizio Zonta, an expert on international affairs from Lombardy, introduced over 20 public diplomatic activities and business exchange activities among Brescia, Chinese embassies and consulates in Italy, the Representative Office of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Italy, China-funded enterprises in Italy, and different municipalities, autonomous regions and provinces in China since 2016. According to him, the enthusiasm of Italian cities, provinces and regions for cooperating with China is on the rise.
Claudio Vernier, Chairman of St. Mark's Square Association in Venice, highlighted the importance of Chinese tourists in the tourism industry of Venice. He said the city is expecting Chinese tourists and is willing to provide a display platform for high-quality Chinese products.
Antonio introduced the cooperation between Chinese and Italian medical circles in the research on the treatment of COVID-19. His ozone therapy has been recognized by Chinese medical experts.
Jiang Peihua, Greater China Representative of ALMA, introduced the China-Italy Delicacy Silk Road Education Alliance, along with the plan of opening a school of Italian cuisine in China.
Alessio Fortunato, professional winemaker from Italy, introduced the promotion of Italian wine in China and encouraged Italian wine producers to positively explore Chinese market.
Giuliana D' Antuono, General Manager of High Quality Italy, introduced their plan to promote Mediterranean diet and Italian food and beverage in China.
Columba Larajone, Director of the Language Center of the Pegaso University, affirmed the cooperation between China and Italy in senior education this year, stressing its impact on the communication and promotion of the two countries' languages and cultures.
Stefano Vernole, Vice Chairman of Centro Studi “Eurasia-Mediterraneo”, recommended Una Storia di Amicizia—Celebrazione dei 50 Anni di Relazioni diplomatiche Cina-Italia, a collection compiled by the Consulate General of China in Milan and shared his love for China and personal stories as a contributor in the past.
The seminar was chaired by Rita Fatiguso from Il Sole 24 Ore, a famous financial and economic newspaper in Italy.
Live screenshot of the seminar
The seminar was broadcast on Youtube, Facebook and Instagram overseas, attracting the great attention of the Consulate General of China in Milan, Chinese media in Italy, China-funded enterprises, as well as the Chinese community. More than 80 audience from China and Italy watched the live broadcast.
