Chinese and Italian entrepreneurs join hands to advance international cooperation

    Chinese and Italian entrepreneurs join hands to advance international cooperation and explore new chapters in market expansion

Milan,April 24,2024

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The New Era of International Cooperation

The China-Italy Entrepreneur Matchmaking and Exchange Conference, jointly organized by the Shanghai SME Development Service Center, Shanghai Creative City Technology Development Co., Ltd., and the ICCF (Italy China Chamber of Commerce and Foundation), was successfully held in Milan, Italy. This conference aimed at deepening international collaborative innovation under the “Specialization, Innovation, and Novelty” strategy, focusing on enhancing international exchanges between Chinese and Italian businesses, deepening cooperation, and promoting diversified development and global market expansion for enterprises.

Participants in this conference included representatives from numerous small and medium-sized enterprises from China and Italy, with 8 delegations from Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta region and 20 Italian companies. They collectively explored cooperation potentials and opportunities across multiple domains.

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Exploring New Opportunities for Cooperation

At this China-Italy Entrepreneur Matchmaking and Exchange Conference, business representatives from both countries focused on integrating their respective market advantages and specialties, initiating international cooperation, and seeking support from local and global policies to drive their internationalization strategies. It is noteworthy that representatives from both sides reached clear cooperation intentions in key areas such as smart manufacturing, digital economy, and education.

For instance, the dialogue between Delta Interior and Shanghai Creative City Technology Development Co., Ltd., was particularly pragmatic. They discussed specific steps and strategies for introducing aviation design and related industrial chains into China. This effort not only facilitates the sharing of technology and resources but also promotes localization and innovation in relevant industries. One Plus Investment Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., engaged in cooperative discussions with ICCF Academy and McArthurGlen. Both parties discussed opportunities.

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Creating Future Development Together

These dialogues and discussions not only reflect the determination of Chinese and Italian entrepreneurs to pursue common development and innovation but also pave the way for cooperation between the two sides in the international market. The successful hosting of the exchange conference signifies a new stage in economic cooperation and cultural exchange between the two countries, injecting new momentum into the deepening of internationalization strategies for enterprises and the enhancement of industrial chain cooperation. In the future, the organizers will continue their efforts to support the global development of Shanghai’s “Specialization, Innovation, and Novelty” enterprises through similar international platforms, promoting high-quality and sustainable development of industries in both China and Italy.