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Relationships, skills and opportunities
on the Italy-China and EU-China axes

Becoming a member of the Italy China Foundation means joining an ecosystem of relationships, expertise and opportunities designed to support companies and organisations in developing their activities along the Italy-China and EU-China axes .

Through the Foundation, members can access the services of the China Desk, receive the publications of the Research Department and a weekly press review dedicated to developments in the Chinese context. Membership also offers the opportunity to take part in briefings and updates, exclusive networking initiatives and training programmes to deepen knowledge of markets, scenarios and operational tools.

The Foundation’s network also provides desk spaces and meeting rooms in Italy, at the Milan office, and in China, at the offices in Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong: flexible bases in key strategic hubs for those who operate or intend to operate between the two countries.

Members can also contribute to thematic Working Groups, benefit from dedicated agreements and partnerships, and strengthen their visibility through the Foundation’s channels, from the website to the newsletter and the Members’ Yearbook.

Discover all the benefits

Analysis & Studies

Constant updates on China's main political, economic, and international developments, bilateral relations, and Sino-European relations, thanks to receiving publications curated by our Research Department.

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Business Support

Targeted services of commercial assistance and advice, thanks to a network of offices and professionals based in Milan, Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

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Corporate Training

Participation in the training and education programmes offered byAcademy and to consultancy services and strategy on the subjects of intercultural management, brand naming, brand positioning, social media and company law.

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Institutional Affairs & Networking

  • Access to a high-level institutional ecosystem with key players on the Italy-China and EU-China axes.
  • Qualified representation of your company's interests before Italian and Chinese institutions, with the support of the Foundation's institutional network.
  • Benefit of assistance from EU SME Centre, of which the Foundation is Implementing Partner, to develop your company's presence in China, with guidance, consulting, training, scouting, and participation in trade fairs.
  • Availability of desks in Italy (Milan) and China (Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong) for business meetings and presentations.
  • Possibility of benefitting from agreements and discounts from companies belonging to the Foundation's network.

Events & Communication

  • Participation in events e institutional forums, seminars, thematic webinars and networking opportunities organised by the Foundation.
  • Possibility to organise customised events , co-designed with the Foundation, to enhance your company's activities and relationships.
  • Support in searching for speaker qualifications for operations in China, selected according to the member's requirements.
  • Weekly press review with Italian, international and Chinese sources to provide an up-to-date overview of the main political and economic events in China.
  • Weekly monthly newsletter with in-depth analysis, regular updates and news, and corporate discounts and benefits from the network.

Visibility

  • Company presentation in Italian and Chinese in the Foundation's Yearbook.Foundation Yearbook.
  • Possibility of proposing ad hoc contributions for the publications of our Study Centre.
  • Participation as speakers in seminars, thematic webinars, Academy training courses and networking events.
  • Opportunity to promote your services to the Foundation's members, including through preferential agreements.
  • Company logo and link on the website www.italychina.org and in the monthly newsletter sent to the membership base.

Join the Italy China Foundation network

Do you want to be an active participant in relations between Italy and China? Sign up now and work with us!

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