Being a Member

Join the Foundation

Through targeted business support services, publications and insights, and dedicated training courses, the Italy China Foundation promotes bilateral exchanges between Italian and Chinese companies and the development of institutional relations between the two countries.

A detailed analysis of each company's needs allows us to offer tailor made solutions. We support Italian companies in identifying the best strategies for the promotion of their products and expertise on the Chinese territory and, at the same time, we support Chinese companies in the development and communication of their business in the Italian and European markets.

Joining the Foundation means becoming part of a network of over 400 Italian and Chinese members; accessing exclusive services, including analyses and reports on key sectors in bilateral Italy-China relations; interacting with professionals and experts in the Chinese market during networking events; participating in training courses tailored to business needs; joining thematic Working Groups and taking part in seminars on Europe-Asia trade exchanges.

Being part of our network

The Italy China Foundation network includes important Italian organisations, such as the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China and Unioncamere, and prestigious Chinese organisations, such as the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the most important institutional organisation for the promotion of foreign trade.

The Foundation's network is enriched by the federation of national business organisations of the European Union, the EU-China Business Association (EUCBA) and the EU SME Centre, a community project to facilitate market access and business opportunities for EU small and medium-sized enterprises in the People's Republic of China. Together with the Chamber of Commerce for Southeast Asia, the Italy Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, the Indian Chamber of Commerce for Italy, and the Italy Myanmar Chamber of Commerce, the Foundation is a founding member of Club Asia, an association that promotes common interests and acts as a catalyst for opportunities for collaboration, information exchange, and the promotion of networking initiatives and economic growth in the Asian region.

Our Company Values

Network and relations

Being a member of an authoritative organisation that enjoys strong relations with the Chinese and Italian authorities.
Being part of a network of over 400 Foundation members, the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce and the China-Italy Institute, allowing you to share information, experiences, contacts and opportunities connected with China.
Helping to influence Italian and Chinese institutional relations. The Foundation closely follows the evolution of relations between Italy and China, identifying strategies that may influence the decision-making process in line with the Foundation's vision and mission. Having an opportunity for visibility through the activities of the Italy-China Foundation, via sponsorships, business testimonials and advertising on the Foundation's publications.
"Welcome": on becoming a member of the Italy-China Foundation, your corporate presentation and logo will be inserted on the Foundation's website and an email notification will be sent to all members of the Foundation.
"Bulletin Board": you can post your initiatives and achievements on the Foundation's website.

Business Support

Our team provides strategic advice and support to Italian companies in implementing business establishment projects in China, and to Chinese companies in making investments in Italy.

Thanks to decades of knowledge of the Chinese market, the Foundation's experts offer commercial assistance services to support companies at all stages of their business development.

Through its extensive network of collaborators, the Italy China Foundation develops market analyses and strategies for market entry or expansion; identifies partners and commercial locations in China and Italy; provides legal/tax assistance and support for company formation; offers consecutive and simultaneous translation and interpretation services, both in Italy and China; provides information on the latest import-export procedures to and from China; and assists in the recruitment of executives, managers, and specialised personnel. The Foundation identifies solutions tailored to the needs of each individual company.

Centre for Studies of the Italy China Foundation

The Study Centre produces medium-term political-economic analyses of China, in-depth studies of the Chinese market enhanced by the sectoral expertise of all members of the Foundation's network, and surveys to measure the perception of Italian and Chinese companies operating in their respective markets.

The focus is on Italy-China bilateral relations, set in the broader context of international dynamics. Over the course of time, the Research Department has broadened the spectrum of its analyses to include the countries of the ASEAN area and has enriched its activities through collaboration with the Club Asia, an association that aims to strengthen relations between Asian entities operating in Italy, including mixed and foreign organizations, associations and chambers of commerce, and Italian and international business or institutional counterparts.

The Italy China Foundation Academy

The Academy The Italy China Foundation offers training courses aimed at professionals who wish to delve into the complex dynamics of commercial relations with Chinese counterparts. The extensive experience gained over years of exchanges and relationships with China constitutes the added value of our proposal.

The training offer includes executive training courses aimed at company managers, Chinese language courses in specific sectors, and Italian language courses for Chinese students willing to have access to Italian universities. Courses can also be tailor made, based on the needs of each single company.

Acquiring professional skills related to internationalisation to and from China and Asia is an essential strategic prerogative for those intending to develop their business. A prerogative that the Academy makes available to entrepreneurs, managers and students.