CICC met with Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy

On July 28th, the Chairman of China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) Lorenzo Riccardi, met Mr. Jin Bangliang, Board Member of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy at Shanghai Office.

During the meeting, CICC Chairman Lorenzo Riccardi emphasized the Chamber’s commitment to promoting economic and trade cooperation between China and Italy, particularly in light of 2025 marks significant milestones such as 55 years of bilateral relations between Italy and China, and 50 years of EU-China relations.

Discussions centered on strengthening trade relations between Italian and Chinese businesses, exploring new business opportunities, and identifying ways to facilitate Italian enterprises' operations in China.

Mr.Jin Bangliang introduced the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy, outlining its recent activities and providing an overview of Italy's business environment. The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy, formerly known as the Italian Association of Chinese Enterprises, was established in 2008. In April 2021, it was officially renamed the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy (Italian: Camera di Commercio Cinese in Italia), with its headquarters in Milan. It is the only Chinese Enterprise Association approved by both the Chinese and Italian governments. 

Currently, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy has over 100 member organizations, spanning diverse sectors including finance, telecommunications, technology manufacturing, automotive, new energy, transportation and logistics, trade, and commercial services. The Chamber comprises nine Chairman Committee units, 21 Director units, and an Audit Committee.