Sharing strategies and experiences is now a decisive factor in facing the challenges of an increasingly complex geopolitical and macroeconomic context. Ongoing dialogue between professionals and industry experts is not only an opportunity for professional development, but a practical tool to seize the opportunities that economic and commercial relations between Italy and China continue to offer.
I Italy-China Foundation Working Groups they bring together network members around strategic themes and sectors, encouraging the sharing of ideas, projects and best practice through regular meetings and dedicated activities. They also produce policy papers and in-depth analyses of sector dynamics along the Italy-China axis, supporting participants' positioning and business development.
The active Working Groups
The Working Groups cover various strategic areas for businesses and for the development of economic, commercial and cultural relations between Italy and China. Among the main areas of activity are:
- Environment & Energy
- Logistics
- Intellectual Property
- Women & Enterprise
- GBA
- Healthcare
- Tourism
Main activities of the Groups in the first half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, the Working Groups of the Fondazione Italia Cina continued their activities of in-depth analysis, discussion and networking, addressing strategic issues for businesses active in the Italian and Chinese markets.
- As part of the Environment & Energy, the second part of the was released newsletter dedicated to the journey of European and Chinese enterprises towards sustainability, with a focus on the Chinese perspective and Chinese Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS). The document analyses the evolution of China's regulatory framework regarding ESG reporting, highlighting challenges and opportunities for international businesses called upon to align with global standards and local priorities.
- The Logistics he organised the webinar Iranian crisis between China and the Middle East: global supply chain impacts, dedicated to the analysis of geopolitical tensions and their effects on trade routes, international logistics and global supply chains. The meeting, held in April 2026, was attended by Riccardo Fuochi and Enrico Toti, coordinators of the Working Group, along with industry experts.
- The Women & Enterprise he promoted the WoW Award – Women of the World Award 2025, held on 30 January 2026, an initiative dedicated to highlighting female excellence in the fields of culture, entrepreneurship, innovation, education and communication. The award helps to strengthen dialogue between Italy and China through concrete examples of female leadership, social impact and intercultural collaboration. Cultural Consul Wang Xinyi also took part in the initiative.
- Also as part of the Working Group's activities WE, the event took place on 24 March 2026 Identity in Translation, hosted by Robilant. The meeting offered a reflection on the theme of identity in intercultural contexts, with a particular focus on the relationship between leadership, culture and internationalisation. At the centre of the debate was the balance between the preservation and transformation of identity in the dialogue between different cultural systems and the role of intercultural skills in Italy-China relations.
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