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IBC Italian born Chinese
Italian Born Chinese (IBC) is a term used to describe people of Chinese descent who were born and raised in Italy. This unique demographic has emerged due to the long-standing historical relationship between Italy and China, which dates back to the 13th century. Over the years, many Chinese immigrants have come to Italy to work and start new lives, and their descendants have formed a distinct cultural identity that is both Italian and Chinese. The first wave of Chinese immigr


New mineral on Moon - China
Changesite-(Y) was discovered in soil sample brought from the moon Chinese scientists have achieved a remarkable new feat in their research of the moon as they have discovered and identified the sixth new lunar mineral. The China National Space Administration and the China Atomic Energy Authority jointly announced in Beijing on Friday that the new mineral-Changesite-(Y)-was found by scientists at the Beijing Research Institute of Uranium Geology from surface samples returne


China welcomes world's scientists to collaborate in lunar exploration
The Chang'e-4 mission, which accomplished the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon, embodies China's hope to combine human wisdom in future space exploration. Chang'e-4 is carrying four payloads developed by the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and the Saudi Arabia. "International cooperation is the future of lunar exploration. The participating countries would share the costs, risks and achievements, and learn from each other. We hope to have more international co


Influencers in China
Who are the KOLs We can compare KOLs to the influencers we know best. What they have in common is the influence their opinion or lifestyle has on our purchasing choices. Have you ever bought something based on a suggestion from someone you follow on Instagram or Twitter? Here, this is the added value that figures such as KOLs and influencers bring to the marketing strategies of more and more companies. KOLs role? Increase brand awareness and, consequently, sales of certain pr


BOOM of Coffee export to China
China has become one of the largest importers of Ethiopian coffee and this market can expand further. This was stated by Adugna Debela, director general of the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority, in an interview with the Xinhua agency.According to data from the Authority, China has become the eighth importer of Ethiopian coffee in the first ten months of the current Ethiopian fiscal year 2021/2022 (started July 8, 2021). “This year, Ethiopia's coffee export to China is amazi


Giorgio Morandi's exhibition in Shanghai
As part of the Italy-China Year of Culture and Tourism 2022, the Italian Cultural Institute in Shanghai and the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, in collaboration with the Jiushi Art Museum, announce a solo show by Giorgio Morandi, in program from 1 July to 9 October. The exhibition, curated by the art historian Stefano Zuffi, exhibits 51 works by the Italian painter, including 39 oil paintings, 6 engravings, 4 watercolors and 2 sketches. These works come from various i


Italy-China - Science, Tech Week - 11th edition
"The fundamental scientific collaboration to face global challenges" The Minister of University and Research, Maria Cristina Messa , together with the Minister of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, Wang Zhigang , connected from Beijing, opened the 11th Week of the Italy-China Science, Technology and Innovation . It was an opportunity to emphasize once again the importance of scientific collaboration, particularly in addressing global challenges, from


Fila - Reborn in China
The Italian-born Fila sportswear brand has taken on a new lease of life in China, with operating revenues reaching a record 21.82 billion yuan (approximately 3.37 billion dollars). ) in 2021, according to the company's financial statements.The rapidly developing Chinese sportswear market and strong industrial chain have allowed Fila to go from being a loss-making brand to one with a turnover of more than 20 billion yuan. In 2009, leading Chinese sportswear company Anta Sports


CHIP CRISIS:MERCEDES DELIVERS LESS CARS
Computer chip shortages and new lockdowns in China caused Mercedes-Benz sales to drop sharply in the second quarter. From April to June 202, the automaker delivered 490,000 fewer passenger cars, or 16% less than the previous year, Mercedes-Benz announced Monday. Lack of spare parts and transportation problems, slowed production and deliveries. "Customer demand remains high in all regions," added a representative of the group. Luxury models such as the Maybach and EQ series el


The US blocks Nvidia's exports to China
The company will need a special license to sell advanced processors in the Far East, where the bank risks $ 400 million in revenue. The Chinese government: "You violate the rules of international trade". Meanwhile, Arm is suing Qualcomm over the Nuvia acquisition it allegedly failed to comply with the licensing agreements. Micron announces maxi investment of 15 billion


Stevanato Group will construct a manufacturing center in China
Stevanato Group (NYSE: STVN) (the "Company"), a global provider of drug containment and delivery and diagnostic solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and life science, today announced the acquisition of a facility in Zhangjiagang for the construction of a new facility, where the Company plans to begin renovations in the spring of 2022, as part of the latest phase of its expansion into China. The new facility is located near the company's drug containment solutions f


China Approves Italian Drug for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosi
Teglutik, the only oral suspension for the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, developed and patented by Italfarmaco , has been approved for the Chinese market by the Drug Administration Law of the People's Republic of China. In patients with swallowing or enteral feeding disorders, such as those with ALS, adherence to treatment is often compromised due to the worsening of the disease, for this reason Teglutik, the first and only thickened liquid riluzole for ALS, eas


Buying commercial real estate in Italy: expenses and taxes
The taxes provided for the purchase of a commercial space vary case by case, according to the type of seller which can be: A private individual or a construction company that has built or renovated the building for more than 4 years . In this case the registration tax is equal to 9% , the mortgage and cadastral tax are 50 euros , while the sale is exempt from VAT. A company that has been building or renovating the building for less than 4 years . In this case the registration


Brembo Buys Chinese Asimco Limited
In 2016, Brembo acquired a 66% stake in ASIMCO Meilian Brake System Co., Ltd., a Chinese company that owns a foundry and a cast iron brake disc production plant, mainly supplying surrounding car companies. The remaining 34% stake continues to be held by Langfang State-owned Assets Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Langfang Municipal Government. The company's turnover in 2018 was 78.5 million euros and at the end of 2018, the number of active employees was 670.


BREMBO INAUGURATES THE NEW PRODUCTION CENTER IN NANCHINO
Thanks to an investment of 70 million euros, the Brembo Group is supplying the plants of European customers who produce cars and commercial vehicles in Asia. The pole integrates foundry, 41 production lines including discs and braking systems, as well as the research and development center. Brembo Group inaugurated on 25 April 2012 the new production center in Nanjing in China, in the presence of President Alberto Bombassei and the main representatives of the Italian and Chi


Brembo JV with the Chinese Gold Phoenix
Agreement to start a brake pad manufacturing plant in eastern China. Investment of 35 million in three years | Brembo, the interview with president Tiraboschi Brembo will produce brake pads in China. The Italian group has signed an equal joint-venture agreement with Gold Phoenix to create the first Brembo production plant completely dedicated to the large-scale production of innovative brake pads for the aftermarket market. The new Shandong BRGP Friction Technology company wi


Export Products Rank - Italy to China
TOP 50 BY TOTALE $ TRADE Packaged Medicaments 984798100 Valves 517733918 Trunks and Cases 507465246 Cars 495721892 Machi


Italian exports to China: structural shifts
The current import and export situation in Italy shows the challenges faced by the transportation industry, and has practical significance for thinking about Italian exports and their prospects from the perspective of mode change. China is one of the EU's main partners and will become the EU's largest trading partner in 2020. Meanwhile, among EU countries, one of China's main partners is Italy. In 2020, the bilateral trade volume between the two countries exceeded 45 billion


Flamma Group, back from China
In the early 2000s Flamma relocated from Bergamo to Dalian - Liaoning - province of China. And that she is now ready to return to her homeland. The company, leader in the production of active and intermediate ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry, has chosen to reshor, or to bring part of its production organization back to Lombardy - Italy. Last April Flamma completed the closing for the acquisition from Teva (an Israeli pharmaceutical giant) of the Sicor Bulciago prod


Techdow Pharma - Chinese Pharma in Italy
The first Chinese "Big Pharma" in Italy. Techdow Pharma, is a world leader in the production of heparins (anticoagulants) and the first Eastern multinational to have obtained authorization for the sale of its drugs on the European market, as well as obtaining certifications. Techdow Pharma is Already arrived in Great Britain, Germany and Poland. Its headquarters is in Assago, Milan. The goal is to market the product and at lower prices. Founded in 2004, Techdow is part of the
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