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The second round of the series of meetings "Italy Meets China" was held on September 21st, 2022. It was dedicated to the Suzhou Industrial Park, with a focus on existing investment opportunities for Italian companies operating in the biomedical sector. The event was organized by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Suzhou Industrial Park Investment Promotion Committee, the Jiangsu Suzhou Yangcheng Lake Peninsula Tourist Resort and Ditek. "Italian companies in Suzhou have grown significantly from 2018 to 2021. Today there are 180 Italian companies that have already taken root in this dynamic and beautiful city, most of which are gathered inside the Suzhou Industrial Park, currently the largest Italian manufacturing cluster outside Europe. I take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Authorities of Suzhou and the Suzhou Industrial Park for their continuous support to Italian companies, and for their commitment to building an innovative and creative business environment", stressed Alessandra Palumbo, Commercial Consul of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai. Afterwards, the Secretary General of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, Renzo Isler, gave an overview of our Chamber, recalling that the CICC is the only organization designated by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs for Italian entrepreneurs and professionals, which helps Italian companies to cope with changes in the external environment as well as to further develop and strengthen their business in China. “In recent years, the CICC has organized many activities covering a wide range of sectors, offering greater opportunities for collaboration between Italian and Chinese businessmen. In the future, the activity of the CICC will continue to be consolidated, providing a solid basis for the future development of cooperation between Italy and China”, Mr Isler said. The Director of SIP Investment Promotion Committee, Jiang Weiming, then underlined that "Suzhou and Italy have a long history of friendship. The Investment Promotion Committee of SIP and Jiangsu Suzhou Yangcheng Lake Peninsula Tourist Resort are very supportive of the development and growth of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce within the Suzhou Industrial Park, and both sides have developed a good interaction. This meeting, organized with the aim of building a platform, a bridge capable of connecting Italian companies operating in the biomedical sector with the SIP, helped companies to better understand existing investment opportunities and market conditions in the area, thus promoting our friendly cooperation." Following this, Alessandra Gelera, Life Science Supply Chain Coordinator of Assolombarda, introduced the Biomedical Industrial Park in Italy, while Alberto Bortoli, Managing Director of Fresenius HemoCare Italia and Coordinator of the Healthcare Value Chain of Confindustria Emilia Area Centro, presented the biomedical zone and drug science and technology park in Mirandola. Zhang Hanzhi, Deputy Division Chief of Suzhou Industrial Park Investment Promotion Board, introduced the SIP and its biomedical industry. The meeting ended with an exchange between Italian companies in the biomedical sector located in China and Chinese companies in the same sector based within the industrial park. The event was attended by Alessandra Palumbo, Commercial Consul of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, Giacomo Bove, CICC Board Member in Suzhou, Renzo Isler, CICC Secretary General, Jiang Weiming, Director of SIP Investment Promotion Committee, officials of the Jiangsu Suzhou Yangcheng Lake Peninsula Tourist Resort, representatives of Ditek, representatives of Italian companies operating in the biomedical sector and representatives of Chinese biomedical companies based in the Suzhou Industrial Park.

On September 7th 2022, a delegation led by the Consul General of Italy in Shanghai Tiziana D'Angelo met with the members of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce based in Suzhou. The meeting was also attended by Giacomo Bove, CICC Board Member in Suzhou. Today Suzhou represents one of the largest clusters of Italian manufacturing companies outside Europe. In Suzhou there are more than 180 Italian companies, operating in a wide range of sectors, from automotive to environmental protection, to healthcare, to electronics. Consul General Tiziana D'Angelo had the pleasure of talking to many company representatives, listening to the stories behind the development of different Italian companies in Suzhou. Ms D'Angelo stressed that the Consulate General will continue to support the economic development of our companies in a key area for Italian business in China, especially in light of the consequences of the pandemic. CICC members in Suzhou thanked the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai for the strong support offered to them. After the meeting, the delegation led by the Consul General attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Etruscans: Lords of Ancient Italy" at the Museum of Wu. The exhibition hosts more than 300 artifacts of great historical and artistic value from the Civic Archaeological Museum of Bologna and from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, including a wide range of household items, exquisite gold jewelry, finely carved statues. As the Italy-China Year of Culture and Tourism, 2022 represents an important opportunity to further strengthen the relationship between Italy and China in the economic, cultural and artistic fields.

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is pleased to invite you to join the Italian Culture Day and visit the exhibition "Etruscans: Lords of Ancient Italy" on September 17th 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Museum of Wu, Suzhou. For the occasion, the museum will provide a free guided tour in English and Chinese. The Etruscans were an ancient population of Italy. They were a lively, wise, passionate, romantic people, who knew how to enjoy good food and good wine, who delighted in songs and dances, and who loved refined art. Gold and jewels, fine sculptures, beautifully painted ceramics, and funerary objects of different materials and shapes, testify to the splendours of what was the ancient Etruscan civilization, a civilization that influenced the Roman religion, culture and form of government and had a profound impact on the subsequent development of Western civilization. The exhibition is promoted by the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai and by the Italian Cultural Institute of Shanghai. Thanks to more than 300 artifacts of great historical and artistic value from the Civic Archaeological Museum of Bologna (and from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples), the exhibition accompanies us in the daily life and culture of the Etruscan people: from women's to men's costumes, from eating habits to writing and worship. 'Etruscans: Lords of Ancient Italy' is curated by the Civic Archaeological Museum of Bologna and organized by MondoMostre.   AGENDA (Beijing Time) 2:00-2:15  Registration 2:15-2:20  Opening  2:20-2:50  Tour of Etruscans  2:50-3:50  Afternoon tea & Museum culture activity  3:50-4:00  Group photo    DATE AND VENUE  Date: September 17th, 2022 Venue: Museum of Wu (苏州吴文化博物馆)   PRICE* Adults: 100 RMB/pax  (Limited to 30 tickets) Kids: Free of charge *Note: The Museum of Wu and the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce are non-profit organizations. This event is sponsored by the Museum of Wu. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards afternoon tea and costs associated with the museum's activity. Interested in joining? Reserve your place here.   Epidemic prevention regulations:  Please note that according to the latest epidemic prevention regulations in Suzhou, all those intending to access tourist attractions, cultural and museum venues, etc., are required to show proof of a negative nucleic acid test within 72 hours. Epidemic prevention and control measures such as temperature measurement, code control (health code, travel card) and code scan recording are also rigorously implemented. No entry is allowed for anyone with an abnormal body temperature, or a history of travel and residence in places with medium or high risk areas.    

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is pleased to inform you that the 4th Edition of Suzhou Grand Canal Culture and Tourism Expo will be held in Suzhou from September 23rd to 25th, 2022. During the fair, which will have as its theme "Fusion · Innovation · Sharing", an Italian National Pavilion will be set up.     THE FOURTH GRAND CANAL CULTURE AND TOURISM EXPO The Expo will be held at the Suzhou International Expo Center on September 23rd-25th, 2022. Six exhibition areas will be set up during the Expo, namely the Canal City Cultural Travel Boutique Exhibition, the "Silk Road and Canal Encounter" International Exhibition, the Canal Characteristic Tourism Products Exhibition, the Canal Intangible Exhibition, the Canal Cultural Travel Industry Exhibition and the Canal Food Exhibition. The Expo is organized by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and the Foreign Affairs Office of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government. The Expo is undertaken by the Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism and the Foreign Affairs Office of Suzhou Municipal People’s Government. DATE AND VENUE Date: September 23rd-25th, 2022 Venue: Suzhou International Expo Center (苏州市国际博览中心)   To learn more about the Expo, please visit: http://www.jstv.com/s/yunhe/

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is cordially inviting you to join the 1st edition of the Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange Festival – Festa dell’amicizia, which will take place on August 13th-14th, 2022 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Sino-Italian Culture Exchange Center in the Suzhou Industrial Park Jinji Lake Scenic Area (苏州工业园区金鸡湖景区左岸游客中心&农历广场—中意文化交流中心). During the event, we will set up 3 different areas in which a wide range of activities will be organized, from motor shows to cooking lessons to live performances to art exhibitions.   Area I Exhibition: Trends and Art of Italy Maserati Motor Show   Motorcycle Show with Ducati and Vespa     Exhibition of Modigliani's Works   Area II Taste Italy: The feast is ready for you! Outdoor Restaurant   Pizza Tasting   Area III Activities: Chinese culture and Italian culture interact in activities Outdoor Movies   Group Photo Check Points: you can take photos at each check point, and will get a gift if you check all 6 locations   China-Italy Cultural Interaction: Pizza master chefs will come and teach kids how to bake an authentic Italian pizza. Kids and their parents can participate together.   “Shu Yi” Fair: Brands from China and Italy gather in this fair to showcase the unique charm of both countries   Live Performance: Live Band Performance, New Folk Music Performance, Venice Masks Dance Show, Peacock Dance, etc.    EVENT DETAILS Date: August 13th-14th, 2022 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm (Beijing Time) Place: Sino-Italian Culture Exchange Center in the Suzhou Industrial Park Jinji Lake Scenic Area 苏州工业园区金鸡湖景区左岸游客中心&农历广场 (中意文化交流中心) Price: Free of charge (No registration is required) For more info, contact us at: infosuzhou@cameraitacina.com   We look forward to seeing you at the 1st Suzhou Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange Festival!