Mutual interests helping Sino-Italian ties to thrive

Important firms in both nations see growing potential for collaboration

China and Italy's business relationships are thriving, as Italy's innovation and advanced technologies help China to move up the value chain, while China's large market and commercialization expertise fuel the growth of Italian companies.

Since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1970, business links rapidly grew. Last year, bilateral trade totaled $42.8 billion, according to Chinese government statistics.