In a high-profile meeting at Beijing's Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni pledged to reignite the ancient Silk Road spirit for modern challenges. The leaders emphasized mutual growth through tech innovation and cultural exchange, signaling a new era of East-West collaboration.
\"The Silk Road isn't just history—it's our roadmap for tomorrow,\" Xi declared, highlighting plans for cooperation in electric vehicles 🚗⚡, AI 🤖, and sustainable development. Meloni responded with enthusiasm: \"Like Marco Polo bridging our worlds centuries ago, we're ready to code the next chapter of partnership.\"
Key takeaways from the summit:
📜 Joint 2024-2027 action plan to boost trade and innovation
🌐 Commitment to fight protectionism and supply chain fragmentation
🎨 Enhanced cultural exchanges to rival their shared pasta-and-panda memes popularity
With Italy confirming its one-China policy and both sides rejecting \"de-coupling,\" the meeting could reshape EU-Asia relations. As Xi noted: \"Global progress needs teamwork, not solo missions.\"
