Second 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 […]
Read moreBeijing Career Day at the Embassy of Italy
Over 100 students and young professionals and 20 companies in the third edition of Beijing Career day, organized by the Italian Embassy in Beijing, in cooperation with the Italian Chamber of Commerce, the Italian Trade Association and the Association of Young Italians in China.The event, opened by Italian Ambassador Ettore Sequi, was divided into a […]
Read moreL’Italia consolida la partnership strategica con il China Entrepreneur Club
“Dagli incontri con il CEC nascono sempre iniziative concrete ed entusiasmanti: sono convito che le imprese italiane – da sempre esempio di tradizione, innovazione e sostenibilità – possano essere i partener ideali per realizzare questi progetti” così l’Ambasciatore Ettore Sequi ha sintetizzato le prospettive del rapporto tra Italia e CEC. Il rapporto tra Italia e […]
Read moreOfficial visit of President Grasso to Mongolia, attending IX Parliamentary meeting Asia-Europe
The President of the Senate of Italy, Pietro Grasso, visited Mongolia from 21th to 23th April to attend the IX Meeting of Asia-Europe Parliamentary Partnership (ASEP9 – Ulaanbaatar, 21-22th April 2016). This marked the highest bilateral visit ever made by an Italian representative to Mongolia and offered the chance for Grasso to meet with the […]
Read moreOPENING OF 11 MORE ITALY VISA APPLICATION CENTERS IN CHINA
Applying for an Italian visa will sooner be easier in China! As from April 2016 the total number of Chinese cities where an Italy Visa Application Centres is located will reach the number of 15, thanks to the opening of 11 new visa centres. Visa application centres will be located in Beijing, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, […]
Read moreAmbassador Sequi presents his Credential Letters to President of Mongolia, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Yesterday, March 22nd, the Ambassador Ettore Sequi presented to the President of Mongolia Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj his Credential Letters, which identify him as Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Mongolia. The ceremony, at the presence of the honor guard, started in the historical Gengis Khan square and then took place at the State Building. Subsequently […]
Read moreFourth Plenary Session of the 12th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference
At the presence of top leaders of the PRC, Chairman of the Peoples’ Consultative Conference Yu Zhengsheng opened the work of the annual plenary session of the National Committee of the People’s Political Consultative Conference. “A crucial event of the Chinese political life to which Italy pays great attention” said Ambassador Ettore Sequi. President Yu explained the activities undertaken […]
Read moreSalone del Mobile di Milano shows up in Shanghai
Salone del Mobile di Milano shows up in Shanghai: the event will take place from November 19th to 21st at a 4.000 square meters exhibition complex in the Chinese metropolis, the Shanghai Exhibition Center.“The success of the Italian design stands out thanks to its history, tradition, research and innovation” explained the Italian Ambassador, Ettore Sequi, […]
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