2026-09-09
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in China (CCIC) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the One-to-One Business Meetings with SACE, Generali China and Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Branch, held on 8 September 2026 at the CCIC Suzhou Office.The meetings were part of a dedicated business support series combining an initial online exchange and needs assessment with a subsequent face-to-face One-to-One meeting.
Part 1 | Online Webinar & Needs Assessment - 14 July 2026
The session introduced participants to the financial, insurance and risk-management solutions offered by SACE, Generali China and Intesa Sanpaolo, while also providing an opportunity to discuss some of the key challenges Italian companies are currently facing in China. A follow-up survey was also conducted to better understand the needs of participating member companies.
Part 2 | Face-to-Face One-to-One Meetings - 8 September 2026Based on the feedback collected during the first phase, the series continued on 8 September with a number of face-to-face One-to-One Business Meetings tailored to the needs of individual member companies. Participants had the opportunity to meet directly with SACE, Generali China and Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Branch to discuss their specific business needs and challenges, and to explore possible solutions based on their individual situations.
The One-to-One format allowed for more direct and in-depth conversations, giving companies the chance to raise their specific questions and discuss them directly with the relevant professional partners. It also provided a practical follow-up to the initial online session, turning the needs and topics identified in the first phase into more focused discussions and potential solutions.
Through this two-phase approach, combining an initial online exchange and needs assessment with targeted face-to-face meetings, CCIC aims to provide its members with practical support that responds to their actual business needs in China. The initiative also strengthened connections between Italian companies and trusted financial and business partners, helping companies better understand available resources, address their concerns and explore new opportunities in the Chinese market.
CCIC would like to thank SACE, Generali China and Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Branch for their valuable support throughout the initiative. CCIC looks forward to continuing to provide this kind of practical and tailored support to its members and to creating more opportunities for meaningful business connections in the future.
If you were unable to join the meetings but would like to get in touch with SACE, Generali China or Intesa Sanpaolo, please feel free to contact us at infosuzhou@cameraitacina.com. We will be happy to help connect you with the relevant institution.
ABOUT GENERALI
Generali is one of the largest integrated insurance and asset management groups worldwide. Established in 1831, with over 88 thousand employees and 163 thousand agents serving 75 million customers.In China, Generali wholly owns Generali China Insurance (GCI), a property and casualty insurance company that offers P&C products. As a wholly foreign-owned entity, GCI operates under the Generali brand in China, fully aligning with Generali’s strategic objectives and enabling the local business to capitalize on the rapidly growing market in the country.
ABOUT INTESA SANPAOLOIntesa Sanpaolo is one of Europe’s leading banking groups and the largest in Italy, serving around 14 million customers through a strong domestic network and an extensive international platform. It operates across retail banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management, with a business model focused on sustainability, innovation, and support to the real economy.Internationally, the Group maintains a selective but strategic presence in over 40 countries, mainly supporting corporate clients and cross-border activities through specialized branches and offices.In Asia-Pacific, Intesa Sanpaolo operates through a corporate and investment banking network which acts as the regional gateway linking Asia with Italy and Europe. The bank has key branches in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore and Sydney, along with a network of representative offices across major Asian market.In China, its presence combines:
- Shanghai branch: the main operational banking platform for corporates
- Beijing representative office: for institutional, banking and corporate relations
- YI TSAI subsidiary in Qingdao: focused on wealth management, making it one of the first foreign banks active in this segment
- Bank of Qingdao: Intesa Sanpaolo is a long-term strategic investor, holding about 17.5% of the share capital, making it one of the largest foreign shareholders and supporting commercial banking development and China–Europe business links.
- Penghua: through its asset management arm Eurizon, Intesa Sanpaolo owns 49% of Penghua Fund Management, a leading Chinese asset manager, forming a key joint venture to access China’s onshore asset management market.
Overall, Intesa Sanpaolo positions itself in Asia — and especially in China — as a financial bridge between Europe and Asia, supporting trade, investments, and partnerships between Italian, Chinese, and international clients.
ABOUT SACE
SACE is Italy’s Export Credit Agency, wholly owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. It specializes in supporting the growth of Italian companies through a wide range of instruments and solutions to foster exports and competitiveness, including risk management and protection, financial guarantees, factoring, advisory services, and business matching. With a network of export advisors across 23 offices in Italy and in high-potential markets for Made in Italy, SACE manages a portfolio of insured operations and guaranteed investments worth around €290 billion across 200 markets worldwide.In the Asia Pacific Region, SACE has a solid presence through the Regional Hub in Shanghai (since 2018) and offices in Singapore and Mumbai.
