Johannesburg, Nov 23, 2025 — At the 20th G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Chinese premier Li Qiang met Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni to map out an exciting roadmap for deeper ties between the Chinese mainland and Italy 🇨🇳🤝🇮🇹.
Li pitched a plan to sync development strategies and ramp up trade so both sides see more balanced, quality growth. He highlighted major events like the China International Import Expo and the China International Consumer Products Expo as platforms where Italian brands can shine.
On the flip side, Li urged Italy to keep the door wide open for businesses from the Chinese mainland, offering a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory environment for investment. Think more business projects, from startups to big-name firms, getting a chance to grow in Italy’s vibrant markets.
It’s not just about trade: Li and Meloni also pledged to boost people-to-people connections. They want to make it easier to travel, study, and collaborate on sports and youth programs. Imagine more Italian students studying in Shanghai, more Chinese tourists exploring Rome’s gelato spots 🍦, and joint university projects taking off.
Both leaders agreed to leverage platforms like the United Nations and the G20 to champion multilateralism — working together on the world stage to tackle big challenges like climate change and fair trade.
Meloni welcomed the plans, noting that this year marks the 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties. She’s keen to fast-track schemes under the Italy-China Government Committee and the Italy-China Joint Economic Commission to turn ideas into action.
For young professionals and entrepreneurs, these moves could mean fresh opportunities — from launching cross-border startups to joining new exchange programs. Stay tuned for more updates as the Chinese mainland and Italy gear up for a next-level partnership! 🚀
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Chinese premier pledges to promote two-way opening up with Italy
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