China's top legislator Zhao Leji and Italy's Senate President Ignazio La Russa rolled up their diplomatic sleeves this week, pledging to supercharge collaboration in sectors ranging from high-tech industries to cultural exchanges.
During talks in Beijing, Zhao emphasized mutual respect as the compass guiding bilateral relations, highlighting Italy's adherence to the one-China principle. The two sides want to accelerate partnerships in shipbuilding (), aerospace (), and renewable energy – signaling a green tech push ahead of the EU-China diplomatic ties' 50th anniversary next year.
"Think Renaissance meets robotics," Zhao hinted, framing future cooperation as a blend of traditional cultural exchanges and cutting-edge innovation. Tourists and students could soon see smoother travel and academic programs between the two nations.
La Russa echoed the sentiment, vowing to strengthen parliamentary exchanges while positioning Italy as a bridgebuilder in EU-China relations. With Italian luxury brands eyeing China's consumer market and Chinese firms expanding in infrastructure, the economic synergy is clear.
As global tensions simmer, this Mediterranean-Asian partnership might just become 2024's most unexpected power duo. Who said ancient civilizations can't write new rules?
compass guiding bilateral relations, highlighting Italy's adherence to the one-China principle. The two sides want to accelerate partnerships in shipbuilding (
), aerospace (
), and renewable energy – signaling a green tech push ahead of the EU-China diplomatic ties' 50th anniversary next year.
Tourists and students could soon see smoother travel and academic programs between the two nations.
infrastructure, the economic synergy is clear.
Who said ancient civilizations can't write new rules?
