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Italy's decision to exit the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has sent shockwaves through its relationship with China, with former Italian economic official Michele Geraci calling it an \"earthquake\" that forced a total reset. In an exclusive interview with CGTN, Geraci, once a key architect of Italy-China collaboration, argued that PM Giorgia Meloni's move left ties \"like a broken foundation\"—and now Rome must rebuild trust \"one brick at a time.\"
\"You can't switch strategies every election cycle if you want strong partnerships,\" said Geraci, comparing diplomacy to constructing a \"small house\" that requires steady effort. His warning? Erratic policy shifts risk alienating Beijing, which values consistency over short-term political wins.
For young professionals and investors eyeing Sino-European trade, the saga highlights a bigger lesson: Global partnerships thrive on long-term vision, not TikTok-speed flip-flops. As Italy scrambles to relaunch dialogue, all eyes are on whether both sides can lay a sturdier groundwork—without collapsing into trade wars or missed opportunities.
In an exclusive interview with CGTN, Geraci, once a key architect of Italy-China collaboration, argued that PM Giorgia Meloni's move left ties \"like a broken foundation\"—and now Rome must rebuild trust \"one brick at a time.\"
His warning? Erratic policy shifts risk alienating Beijing, which values consistency over short-term political wins.
As Italy scrambles to relaunch dialogue, all eyes are on whether both sides can lay a sturdier groundwork—without collapsing into trade wars or missed opportunities.
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