Services temporary suspended ad the Consular Section of the Embassy of Italy on Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th of November 2016
Please, be informed that on Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th of November 2016 all services at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Italy will be temporarily suspended due to preparation works for the incoming constitutional referendum. We apologize for any inconvenience, thanks for understanding. In case of proven urgency please refer to […]
Read more“A future for Amatrice” press conference at the Embassy of Italy
On September 26, a month after the earthquake which hit Central Italy, the Embassy of Italy in Beijing presented to the Chinese press the charity initiative “A Future for Amatrice”, a global campaign raised by the Italian NGOs Slow Food and Terra Madre which the Italian Embassy and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China immediately joined […]
Read moreCharming Italy: presentation of Italy’s investment opportunities with China Industrial Bank
A presentation of Italy and its investment opportunities to the investors of China Industrial Bank. This was the main goal of the event held on September 21st at the Italian Embassy and directed to the clients and investors of China Industrial Bank, which with the “Global Life” channel provides specific services for overseas investments.The event, […]
Read moreEarthquake in Central Italy: bank account for emergency donations
We have activated a bank account to collect donations in favor of populations affected by the earthquake which hit Central Italy on 24 August.The funds raised will go to the Department of Civil Protection of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.We recommend you to specify the reason of the donation by writing: “Emergency contribution Earthquake […]
Read more“A future for Amatrice” solidarity project
The Embassy of Italy and the Italian diplomatic network in China, in cooperation with the Italian Chamber of Commerce, joined the initiative promoted by Slow Food and Terra Madre “A future for Amatrice”, in order to collect donations to be sent to the City of Amatrice, among the most affected by the recent earthquake of August […]
Read moreVisit of Prime Minister Renzi on the occasion of the G20 Summit (3-5 September 2016)
Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, has been in China on September 3 to 5 on the occasion of the G20 Summit in Hangzhou. Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister met the President of the PRC, Xi Jinping, with whom he had an exchange of views on the agenda of the G20 and on the main […]
Read moreVISA APPLICATION CENTRES NOW OPEN DURING WEEKENDS
VISA APPLICATION CENTRES NOW OPEN DURING WEEKENDS Starting from the 10th of July 2016, all Italy visa application centers in China will be open also during weekends. Weekend opening aims to further simplify visa application process for all travelers going to Italy, avoiding applicants the need to take a day off from work in order […]
Read moreSecond informal retreat of the Italian business community in China (Shanghai, 17-18 June 2016)
The “Italy 4.0” agenda aims to grasp all the market opportunities in China by creating added value and by promoting Italy’s image as a vibrant and modern country. This was the content of the closing statement of the second informal “Italy System in China” meeting held in Shanghai on June 17 and 18. The meeting […]
Read moreEU Concerns about the Human Rights situation in China (24/05/2016)
Recalling their joint statement of 29 January, the European Union and its Member States are glad to learn that lawyer Zhang Kai and legal assistant Gao Yue have been released from criminal detention. However, a large number of human rights lawyers and defenders connected to the 9 July 2015 crackdown are still held in custody […]
Read moreDeclaration by High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia And Biphobia, 17 May 2016 (17/05/2016)
On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, the EU reiterates its strong commitment to the equality and dignity of all human beings irrespective of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Despite recent progress around the world, almost 80 jurisdictions still criminalise same-sex relations. In many places discrimination and violence against […]
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