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The Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG) of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is working on a webinar series on different topics called "Sharing is caring: Issues for the MEWG in China", aimed at overcoming the current market difficulties due to the recent COVID restrictions. The main objective of the webinar series is to share the experiences of companies belonging to the Mechanical Engineering Working Group operating in China, which we have divided into 7 major macro sectors: • Components • Machinery • Industrial Services • Automotive • Manufacturing • Electronics • Home Applications   Sharing one's difficulties, experiences and business sentiment can also inspire other companies or be a good opportunity to receive support. The main issues and common discussion topics that we have identified are: • Reopening of activities • Supply Chain • Incentives • Block of production • Logistic • HR     The first webtalk will debut on May 12th, 2022 at 11:00 (Beijing time). The Mechanical Engineering Working Group will invite company executives operating in the components sector to discuss the current situation and its effects on current business affairs, focusing on the restart after the lockdown. In this exclusive 1-hour virtual exchange, high-level executives will share their own experiences and provide insights into topics such as:   What is their company's current situation? Talking about the reopening of the production plants, what obstacles are those companies currently facing and how can they overcome them? What are the short- and medium-term implications? What best-practice advice can you share? On what topics do you require advice or assistance?   AGENDA (CST) 11:00 - 11:05 Paolo Bazzoni, Chairman of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce  11:05 - 11:10 Introduction from the Moderator on the Webtalk Series, Alberto Fochesato, APAC Sales Director of Würth Industry Service China 11:10 - 11:25 Presentation of the companies, protagonists of sharing experiences: Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd., Gefran, Würth Industry China 11:25 - 11:55 Panel discussion focused on the restart after the lockdown, with: -Lorenzo Maffioli, Managing Director of Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd. -Fabrizio Merz, General Manager of Gefran -Larry B. Stevens, CEO of Würth Industry China 11:55 - 12:15 Q&A from the audience   EVENT DETAILS When: May 12th, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm (Beijing time) How: Online (Zoom) Event fee: Free of charge (CICC Members) / 150 RMB (Non-Members) Event Language: English Target: European companies operating in the manufacturing industry Format: Panel discussion   Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   ANY QUESTION ON THE TOPIC? Please note that questions proposed by the participants to the speaker experts need to be sent to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  before the webinar takes place. Do you want to be one of the panelists for the next webinars? Write to us at infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  indicating the macro sector to which your company belongs (machinery, automotive, etc.).

The Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG) of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is pleased to invite you to the webinar “How to Choose the Right Partner in China. Focus on the Manufacturing Industry”, on April 7th 2022, at 2 pm - 3:30 pm. The webinar aims to prepare foreign companies operating in the manufacturing sector looking for Chinese business partners. During this session, the CICC Mechanical Engineering Working Group will discuss with our experts which are the most important aspects to be considered while selecting a business partner in China, including the necessary background checks, different (legal) forms of cooperation, financial transaction, Merger, Acquisition and Taxation - Financial Due Diligence and Company Evaluation on Target Partner.   Background The main goal of the webinar is to provide adequate tools to companies participating in the B2B activities scheduled in April (date tbc), in Shanghai, during the CREATIVE WORLD LEADS THE FUTURE – China-Europe SME Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum. The forum and B2B Matchmaking are organized by the Shanghai Municipality with the intent to foster cooperation and working opportunities between European and Chinese SMEs. The process will be managed by Shanghai SME Department which will search and propose to the applicant company the best choice and other potential partners for the purpose stated in the application. This is a golden opportunity to find that missing piece of the puzzle and expand the business horizons of your company and operations.   Event Details When: April 7th 2022, 2 pm - 3:30 pm (Beijing time) How: Online (Zoom) Event fee: CICC Members: free of charge / Non-Members: 150 RMB Event Language: English Target: European companies operating in the manufacturing industry, especially SMEs Format: Panel discussion moderated by Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the CICC Mechanical Engineering Working Group   AGENDA - 14:00-14:05  Institutional Greetings by Alessandra Palumbo, Commercial Consul at Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai  - 14:05-14:10  Institutional Greetings by Paolo Bazzoni, Chairman at China-Italy Chamber of Commerce  - 14:10-14:25  Introduction of the speakers: Guido D. Giacconi, Co-founder and Chairman, In3act Srl, Simon Laube, Senior Associate, International Business Advisory at Dezan Shira & Associates, Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RsA Asia, Matteo Zhi, Senior Partner, D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel Moderated by Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the CICC Mechanical Engineering Working Group - 14:25-15:15  Panel discussion: How to choose the right partner in China.  - 15:15-15:30  Q&A      Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up! Please note that questions proposed by the participants to the speaker experts need to be sent to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com before the webinar takes place.   SPEAKERS Guido D. Giacconi, Co-founder and Chairman, In3act Srl Ing. Guido D. Giacconi is co-founder and currently President of In3act Srl, an Italian business strategy consulting and advisory company with operations in China since 2006, focused on Energy and Environmental Protection, Regions Business and Economy Planning, Automotive, Machinery, Engineering, Consumer Goods, Chemical, Retail. On top of Foreign Clients, in China In3act honored to assist also National and Local Chinese Governments. He is also CEO of In3act Global - a Group holding with interests in consulting and investments - CEO of GDG&C Srl, a business consulting company specialized in SMEs, active in Europe and China. Currently, National Vice President of European Union Chamber of Commerce (EUCCC). Simon Laube, Senior Associate, International Business Advisory at Dezan Shira & Associates Simon Laube is a Senior Associate with the International Business Advisory team at Dezan Shira & Associates’ Shanghai office. He guides foreign investors through their market entry process into China, from pre-entry assessment to corporate structuring, and ongoing support in conjunction with his tax, accounting and payroll colleagues. Simon is also part of the company’s German Desk, for which he is the point of contact for German-speaking clients. Before joining Dezan Shira & Associates, Simon acquired extensive experience in international business management, leading the Europe office of a boutique American trading company in the automotive and motorcycle industries. His deep engagement with business partners in Asia as well as the business expertise he developed managing mass production supply chains in the region, led him to his current position in Shanghai. Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RsA Asia Lorenzo Riccardi is the Managing Director of RsA Asia and Treasurer of China-Italy Chamber of Commerce; he is a CPA specialized in international taxation and has covered roles in the governance of non-profit organizations and multi-national companies including the largest Italian groups in luxury, food and mechanical sectors. He has published extensively on foreign investments in developing and frontier economies. Matteo Zhi, Senior Partner, D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel Mr Matteo Zhi is graduated from Nanjing University Law School for his bachelor’s degree in law and then respectively graduated from Rome Tre University and Shanghai Jiaotong University for his master’s degrees. Mr Zhi advises European and Chinese clients on various legal matters and business transactions in China and cross-border, with special focus on manufacturing companies. Special focus areas in foreign direct investment, mergers & acquisitions, cybersecurity and data protection, corporate restructuring, PO and refinancing, commercial, real estate, construction as well as dispute resolution. He is fluent reading, writing, speaking in Chinese, Italian and English. Passed the Chinese Bar Exam and admitted to Shanghai Bar Association.   Know more about MEWG The MEWG represents the interest of all Italian companies in China working directly or indirectly in the sector on a national base. MEWG Objectives • Coordinate and promote all Italian members’ needs which are active in many different industries of the Chinese mechanical engineering sector (machinery, automotive, component manufacturers, mechanical engineering …); • Promote and raise awareness on the size and the importance of the Italian technology in the sector to all institutions in China and Italy that are our natural counterparts, in order to develop business opportunities; • Coordinate and promote activities and events that boost the visibility and the image of “Technology Made in Italy”; • Inform all members on the topic Made in China 2025, particularly with regard to risks and opportunities for Italian businesses; • Become a reference for all mechanical engineering companies within the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), lobbying private and public institutions active in the Chinese market. For more information about the MEWG please contact the email address: infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com   The CICC Team

After the wide participation seen last year, the Intercompany Network Series organized by the CICC Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG) continues in 2022 with a busy schedule of company visits, during which you will have the opportunity to learn more about different business case histories and perspectives of Italian companies based in China, thus discovering the key to their success.  The series will be inaugurated this year by Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd., a world leader in providing advanced weaving solutions, including best-in-class weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services.  The Company tour will take place on February 24th 2022 at Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd., (No. 2889/4-5 Shen Gang Road, Song Jiang District, Shanghai, 201612, P.R. China). The registration starts at 9:00 am. Digitalization in the textile machinery sector, evolving scenarios at the service of the future textile are some of the topics that will be explored during the visit. Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up! The company visit is free of charge for CICC Members.  Limited seats available.   AGENDA 9:00 am - 9:30 am Registration 9:30 am - 9:35 am Welcome speech by Mr Lorenzo Maffioli, Managing Director at Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd. 9:35 am - 9:40 am Institutional greetings  9:40 am - 10:10 am Itema Introduction by Mr Lorenzo Maffioli, Managing Director at Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd. 10:10 am - 10:45 am "Digitalization in the Textile Machinery Sector, Evolving Scenarios at the Service of the Future Textile", Mr Livio Rodari, Business Development Manager, Santoni (Shanghai) Knitting Machinery 10:45 am - 11:00 am Next Activities of the Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG), Mr Carlo Nizia, MEWG Vice Coordinator 11:00 am - 11:30 am Q&A 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Itema Factory Tour 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Networking & buffet  Know more about Itema Itema is a leading global provider of advanced weaving solutions, including best-in-class weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services. The Company is the only manufacturer in the world to provide the top three weft insertion technologies: rapier, air jet and projectile, with an ample product portfolio and a commitment to continuous innovation and technological advancement of its weaving machines. Itema is the sole shareholder of Lamiflex, leading producer of advanced composite products and owns majority stakes of Schoch, manufacturer of textile industry accessories. Result of a process of M&A operations led by its ancestor company Somet, founded by Gianni Radici in 1967, today sixty per cent of Itema is held by Gianni Radici’s family heirs. The remaining shares belong to the Arizzi and Torri families. All families of entrepreneurs with origins in Val Seriana, northern of Bergamo, where the headquarter of Itema is still set. With 1100 employees worldwide, three world-class production sites in Italy, one in Switzerland and one in China, Itema has a worldwide presence with commercial, after-sales and training centers in Italy, Switzerland, China, India, Japan, USA, Dubai and it is represented through agencies and promoters in 130 countries. Itema Weaving Machinery (China), established in 2002, is the full mission branch of Itema in China, with 160 employees and 52 millions € turnover. It develops, produces, sells and provides after-sales services for the local made product range, which is sold to Chinese (80%) and Foreign (20%) weaving companies. It also acts as representative of Itema Italian and Swiss products in China for other 12 millions € business volume. Since 1981, year of first export for Somet weaving machines from Italy to China, our mission has been the support to development and growth of China textile industry with our shuttle less and high performances weaving machines, our textile mastery and our commitment to sustainability in fabric production. More information about Itema can be found on the website www.itemagroup.com   Know more about MEWG  The Mechanical Engineering Working Group represents the interest of all Italian companies in China working directly or indirectly in the sector on a national base. MEWG Objectives ▪ Coordinate and promote all Italian members’ needs which are active in many different industries of the Chinese mechanical engineering sector (machinery, automotive, component manufacturers, mechanical engineering …); ▪ Promote and raise awareness on the size and the importance of the Italian technology in the sector to all institutions in China and Italy that are our natural counterparts, in order to develop business opportunities; ▪ Coordinate and promote activities and events that boost the visibility and the image of “Technology Made in Italy”; ▪ Inform all members on the topic Made in China 2025, particularly with regard to risks and opportunities for Italian businesses; ▪ Become a reference for all mechanical engineering companies within the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), lobbying private and public institutions active in the Chinese market. For more information about the MEWG please contact infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com.     Haven't renewed / applied for your membership yet? Send an email to: • Beijing office bj.members@cameraitacina.com  • Chongqing office infochongqing@cameraitacina.com  • Chengdu office infochengdu@cameraitacina.com  • Guangzhou office  infoguangdong@cameraitacina.com  • Shenzhen office infoshenzhen@cameraitacina.com  • Shanghai office  sh.projects@cameraitacina.com  • Suzhou office  infosuzhou@cameraitacina.com    The CICC Team