More Italy in China; more China in Italy

"More Italy in China; more China in Italy" - a catchphrase coined by Italian Ambassador to China Riccardo Sessa, which at the same time synthesizes "the Year of Italy in China" in 2006, predicts the future as the two countries expand mutual cooperation in all areas.

ICE bridges businesses between two nations

Antonino Laspina has just flown back from a week-long business trip to Qingdao, where he and some well-known Italian chefs helped Shangri-La Hotel Qingdao host an Italian Food Promotion Program.

Protecting urban environment together

The Italian Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea started its Environmental Cooperation Program with the Chinese State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) in 2000.

Helping rural China bloom

The Italian government, through its Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGCS), was among the first countries to offer development assistance to China and has been among its largest donors, committing more than $1.3 billion in favor of development initiatives in about 25 years.

Seeking to strengthen Sino-Italian strategic partnership

The Sino-Italian strategic partnership was established in 2004 and adjourned in September 2006 when the premiers of the two nations met in Beijing. The renewed partnership rests upon four pillars highlighting bilateral relations: economic cooperation, culture, environmental cooperation and healthcare.

Tongji centennial spotlight on Italian region

Representatives from the Italian region of Emilia Romagna traveled to Shanghai to join in Tongji University's centenary celebrations last month.

Sino-German Special

CV of German President Horst Kohler

Horst Kohler, born in Skierbieszow, Poland in 1943, moved to Germany with his family in early 1945.

Fruitful exchanges growing

German President Horst Kohler is paying a state visit to China from May 23 to 26 at the invitation of Chinese President Hu Jintao.

German firms boost presence in China

"German products stand for quality and innovation, and this reputation is achieved by an integrated network of enterprises, universities, and research institutes on one hand and highly developed CSR (corporate social responsibility) within the companies in Germany on the other hand. German companies introduce these achievements to the Chinese market and to their demanding consumers," said Jutta Ludwig, executive director of the Beijing Committee of the German Chamber of Commerce in China.

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Retired experts find new mission

Cleaning cowsheds has become more environmentally friendly as high-pressure cleaners are used to save water, thanks to the efforts of German experts.