China-Italy relations

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s recent visit to Italy highlighted the growing convergence between the two countries.

China’s foreign minister is limiting his European tour to friendlier ground, in hopes of halting a downward slide in China-Europe relations.

Two years after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, where does the BRI stand in Italy?

Insights from Nicola Casarini.

China’s increased influence has come along with new efforts to prompt Beijing’s preferred narrative -- on COVID-19 and otherwise.

As Italy reels, Chinese companies might sense an opportunity to buy up more Italian brands on the cheap.

In Italy, China is no longer thought of as the origin of COVID-19, but as a friend in a time of dire need.

Insights from Giuseppe Gabusi

Insights from Romeo Orlandi.

This is a decisive moment for Europe, as it responds (for the first time) to Beijing’s industrial and commercial policies.

Xi’s receptions in Italy and France were markedly different. So were the benefits for the hosts – but not in the way you’d expect.