The 5th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held on November 5-10 at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC). This year, the Italian Trade Agency proudly presents an Italian Pavilion. Visitors explored multiple aspects of Italian culture traditions thanks to BeIT – the Italian national advertising campaign. It particularly highlights Italian’s innovations in nine economic sectors, including design, automobile, aerospace, environment, food and drink, fashion, machinery, health care, culture and entertainment, demonstrating Italy’s leading position in global commerce and culture.
The Guancha portal dedicated an article to the Italian Pavilion at the CIIE 2022. the Trade Commissioner of ITA Shanghai. There is an interview given by Augusto Di Giacinto, Director of the ICE Agency in Shanghai: “The CIIE will strengthen global economic cooperation and trade. Furthermore, this event will foster closer economic cooperation between Italy and China”. Read more
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Source: Global Times 环球时报 – 2018.11.12
中国国际进口博览会上周在上海拉开大幕。作为中国在欧洲的重要贸易伙伴，意大利方面对于此次进博会表现出高度重视，派出70余家优秀中小企业参展，展馆面积近1000平方米，参展规模在各国中位列翘楚。
The China International Import Expo (CIIE) was kicked off in Shanghai last week. As China’s important trade partner in Europe, Italy attached great importance to the CIIE. With the area of its pavilion reaching nearly 1,000 square meters, Italy dispatched over 70 outstanding small and medium-sized enterprises to attend the expo.
Sino-Italian Agrifood Cooperation Forum held to explore mutual benefits
Source: xinmin.cn 新民网 – 2018.11.12
市农委主任张国坤认为，意大利是欧洲传统农业强国之一，农业国际影响力较强，随着中国和意大利合作交流不断深化，两国农业领域的合作机会也将不断增多，“我相信，意大利的农业和农产品贸易在中国，尤其在上海有着巨大的市场和机会。”
Zhang Guokun, director of Shanghai Municipal Agricultural Commission, said Italy is a major agricultural power in Europe, with great international influence. As China and Italy strengthen cooperation and exchanges, cooperation opportunities in both countries’ agricultural industries will increase. Italy’s agricultural industry and products will have huge market and opportunities in China, especially Shanghai, said Zhang.
Italian Chinese businessman gives thumb-up to CIIE
Source: chinanews.com 中国新闻网 APP – 2018.11.12
意大利欧俪德集团董事长、华商苏文义表示，进博会首日，公司展位就接待了数十名客户和数百名消费者咨询。从客户与公司最终确认的订单，剔除所签订的各种意向来看，充分显现了进博会所蕴含的巨大商机，以及目前中国市场的消费水平和能力。
The chairman of Oulide Group said that the company’s booth received dozens of clients and hundreds of consumers for consultation on the first day of the first China International Import Expo (CIIE). According to the finally confirmed orders excluding the signed letters of intention, CIIE shows huge business opportunities as well as the current consumption level and capacity in the Chinese market.
Italians: We have experience in SMEs globalization
Source: haiwainet.cn 人民日报海外网 – 2018.11.10
“意大利其实是一个和中国非常像的国家。”这句曾经在中国网络上”笑谈”在本次进博会上得到了意大利人的”官方认证”：我们的经济格局和中国很像，中国百分之八九十的企业是中小企业，其中还有很多家族企业。并且，中国中小企业面临的困境，在国际化中碰到的”烦恼”，意大利的中小企业也都已经积攒了一些经验。
Italians said at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) that Italy is very similar to China in terms of economic pattern. In China, 80%-90% enterprises are small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and many of them are family businesses. What’s more, Chinese SMEs can learn from experience gained by their Italian counterparts when they encounter difficulties during globalization.
Italy’s FICO comes up with new mode in food production
Source: ccn.com.cn 中国消费网 – 2018.11.8
我们意大利对食品，对食品安全一直非常重视，因为生产过程等等有追踪，而且它是跟欧盟相关食品安全法是联系在一起的，比如他说刚才FICO已经跟我们介绍了就是食品可追踪性。我们一直是致力于改善食品安全。意大利不仅仅是在食品方面，还在其他方面，比如说服装的皮质等等，都是有非常的严格的追踪和检测的情况。
We have been prioritizing food safety as the production process can be tracked and it is related with the food safety law in the European Union. Meanwhile, we have been working to improve food safety. Italy conducts strict tracking and testing on food as well as other fields such as clothes’ leather.
【进博会现场】双十一将至，意大利中小企业抱团抢占中国电商机遇
Italian SMEs attend CIIE to gain e-commerce opportunities
Source: jiemian.com 界面 – 2018.11.10
次进博会，意大利方面对于参会表现出了高度重视，以意大利对外贸易委员会（Italian Trade Agency，以下简称ITA）首的政府机构协同各行业商协会积极组织企业参展。拥有参展企业数量最多的消费品馆，为增强辨识度，使用了统一的意大利形象标识，展出各个企业的服装服饰、珠宝首饰、皮具皮草等产品。
The Italian Trade Agency has organized local companies to attend the China International Import Expo (CIIE), building a consumer goods pavilion with the most companies. To enhance the inimitable symbol, they adopt unified Italian image label to showcase garments, jewelries and leather products.
Source: toutiao.com 今日头条 – 2018.11.9
率团参加首届中国国际进口博览会的意大利对外贸易委员会临时主席马扎雷拉日前在接受记者专访时表示，进博会展现了中国开放的姿态，更是包括中小企业在内的意企的重要机遇，意对外贸易委员会将不遗余力推动中意双方在进博会平台上的协同与合作。
Giuseppe Mazzarella, President of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), who led a team to participate in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE), recently said in an exclusive interview that the CIIE showed China’s opening-up and provided important opportunities for Italian companies, including small- and medium-sized ones. The ITA will spare no efforts in promoting China and Italy’s cooperation at CIIE.
首届进博会意大利柯威CAVIT与中粮COFCO签署合作备忘录
CAVIT and COFCO sign memorandum of cooperation at CIIE
Source: huanqiu.com 环球网 – 2018.11.9
11月6日，在首届进博会上，作为意大利农业与食品领域在华发展的杰出代表，意大利最大的合作社葡萄酒企业柯威CAVIT集团总经理赞诺尼（Enrico Zanoni）与中粮酒业副总经理兼中粮名庄荟总经理李士祎共同签署了合作备忘录，强化了双方将继续发展更加深入、长期的合作伙伴关系的良好愿望。
CAVIT, an outstanding representative of Italian agriculture and food companies seeking development in China, as well as the biggest wines cooperative of Italy, attended the first CIIE on November 6. Enrico Zanoni, general manager of CAVIT, signed a memorandum of cooperation with Li Shiwei, deputy general manager of COFCO Wine & Spirits and general manager of COFCO W&W International, to enhance the hope of developing a deeper and long-term partnership between the two parties.
意大利乘”进博会”东风开创中意合作机遇
Italy creates opportunities for Sino-Italian cooperation by making use of CIIE
Source: jjckb.cn 经济参考网 – 2018.11.9
由意大利副总理兼经济发展、劳动与社会政策部部长路易吉-迪马约、意大利农业、食品、林业政策和旅游部部长吉安-马可-钱迪纳尤和经济部副部长迈克-杰拉奇领衔的重量级使团阵容，也在进博会期间全面展示”意大利制造”的精髓以及意中长期贸易投资合作的丰硕成果，共同展望两国未来广阔的合作前景。
A team led by Luigi Di Maio, Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Minister of Economic Development, Labour and Social Policies, Gian Marco Centinaio, Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food, Agricultural Policies and Tourism, and Michele Geraci, Italian Vice Minister of Economic, showcased the soul of Italian manufacturing and achievements of Sino-Italian long-term trade and investment cooperation. They discussed the rosy outlook for cooperation between the two countries.
Source: m.thepaper.cn 澎湃 – 2018.11.9
11月7日下午，首届中国国际进口博览会（以下简称：进博会）在上海举办间隙，意大利经济发展部副部长迈克·杰拉奇（Michele Geraci）接受专访时，表达了这样的观点。如果只用三个关键词形容意大利制造，杰拉奇选择的是传统、工艺和质量。他表示，“进博会是中国规模最大、最重要的博览会之一。
Italy’s Deputy Minister for Economic Development Michele Geraci said in an interview amidst the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) on November 7 that if three keywords are used to introduce “Made in Italy”, they should be tradition, technology and quality. He added that CIIE is one of the largest and the most important expos in China.
Source: ifeng.com 凤凰新闻 APP – 2018.11.9
商务部副部长王受文高度赞赏意大利政府在推进两国贸易、投资、金融、第三方市场领域合作所付出的努力和取得的成果，对此次意大利政府和企业积极参加首届中国国际进口博览会表示感谢,对中国银行在中意企业家委员会所作的努力表示肯定。
Wang Shouwen, vice minister of commerce, highly appreciated the Italian government’s efforts and achievements in the cooperation in trade, investment, finance and third-party markets between China and Italy. He expressed his gratitude to the Italian government and enterprises for their active participation in the first China International Import Expo, and affirmed the Bank of China’s efforts in China-Italy Entrepreneur Committee.
ITA与苏宁及阿里巴巴签署合作意向书
ITA signs letters of intent on cooperation with Suning and Alibaba
Source: sina.com.cn 新浪新闻 APP – 2018.11.8]
在首届中国国际进口博览会上，意大利对外贸易委员会（ITA）分别与苏宁集团和阿里巴巴集团旗下的盒马鲜生签署合作意向书。ITA将成为苏宁集团在意多领域业务拓展的合作伙伴，并为苏宁与在中国国内的意大利企业间的项目对接搭建桥梁。
At the first China International Import Expo, ITA signed a letter of intent on cooperation with Suning and Alibaba’s freshhema.com, respectively. ITA will become a partner of Suning to explore its business in multiple fields in Italy, and bridge the project alignment between Suning and the Italian enterprises in China.
Source: People’s Daily Overseas Edition 人民日报海外版 – 2018.11.8
迪马约日前在上海接受了中国媒体和意大利媒体联合采访。“我特别高兴能够再次来到中国，这距我参加中国西部国际博览会刚刚过去不到两个月时间。”
Italian Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development, Labour and Social Policies Luigi Di Maio received a jointly interview by Chinese and Italian media in Shanghai. He said he was very pleased to come to Shanghai and this visit was less than two months after his participation into the Western China International Fair.
意大利企业智高看好浙江市场 中国总部将落户杭州
Italy’s CHICCO to build China headquarters in Hangzhou
Source: cnr.com 央广网 – 2018.11.8
“你从浙江来？浙江市场是我们的重中之重！”11月7日，在进博会展馆西南边的服装及日用消费品展区，来自意大利的参展商智高公司（CHICCO）副总经理史蒂芬·哥伦布（STEFANO COLOMBO）向记者表示。
Zhejiang is one of the most important markets of CHICCO, Stefano Colombo, deputy general manager of the Italy-based company said on November 7 at the exhibition area of apparels and daily consumer goods, China International Import Expo.
Source: cnstock.com 中国证券网 – 2018.11.8
意大利对外贸易委员会（ITA）率近百家中小企业亮相，齐聚意大利国家馆和以医疗、食品、智能及日消为主题的四大企业馆。上证报记者获悉，利用参会契机，意大利企业持续发力中国国内蒸蒸日上的电商领域，ITA在进博会期间将分别与苏宁集团和阿里巴巴集团旗下的盒马鲜生签署合作意向书。
The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) led nearly one hundred Italian enterprises to collectively showcase at the National Pavilion of Italy and four Commercial Pavilions of healthcare, food, smart and consumer goods. Taking advantage of the opportunity of participating in the China International Import Expo, Italian enterprises continue to seek cooperation in China’s booming e-commerce field. ITA will sign a letter of intent with Suning Group and Alibaba Group’s Hema Fresh, respectively.
Source: jingjiribao.cn 经济日报 – 2018.11.8
意大利方面对于参加在中国举办的首届进博会表现出了高度重视，以ITA为首的政府机构协同各行业商协会积极组织企业参展，力求为众多极具代表性的意大利中小企业把握住全新的“中国机遇”。
Italy attaches great importance to participating in CIIE 2018. Italian government agencies, especially ITA, cooperate with various industry associations to actively organize enterprises to participate in the expo, striving to allow a large number of representative Italian SMEs to grasp the brand new “China opportunity”.
意大利媒体高度关注中国国际进口博览会
Italian media pay high attention to CIIE
Source: ChinaNews APP ChinaNews APP – 2018.11.8
意大利《晚邮报》将中国国际进口博览会比喻为“全球贸易的奥运会”。报道称，本次中国国际进口博览会吸引了全球3000多家企业参展，其中意大利参展团阵容强大，由190余家意企组成，不乏国际知名企业。
Corriere della Sera, an Italian media newspaper which compared the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to “Global Trade Olympics”, reported that the CIIE attracted over 3,000 companies from all over the world. The Italian exhibitor group is consisted of over 190 Italian companies and some of them are world-renowned ones.
国家展上演精彩文化荟萃 各国“卖力吆喝”赚人气
Countries try to gain popularity at China International Import Expo
Source: chinanews.com 中国新闻网 APP – 2018.11.8
来自意大利的罗密欧在中国也小有名气，常常在各大电视台客串中文主持。在此次进博会，罗密欧也担纲了意大利馆的主持兼翻译工作。他希望通过自己的中文讲解让大家能了解到更多意大利的“内在”。
Romeo, an Italian person, is well-known in China and served as Chinese anchors in TV stations. At the China International Import Expo, he served as a host and translator at the Italian pavilion and he hoped to let people to know more about Italy through his Chinese explanations.
中行推动中意合作迈上新台阶
Bank of China promotes China-Italy partnership to new level
Source: Financial News 金融时报 – 2018.11.8
作为本届进口博览会唯一的银行类综合服务支持企业，中行将充分发挥中意企业家委员会的平台作用，不断推动中意经贸和投资合作迈上新的台阶。
As the only banking institution that is providing comprehensive services for the first China International Import Expo, Bank of China will fully leverage on the China-Italy Entrepreneur Committee to further promote China-Italy trade and investment cooperation to new levels.
Source: People’s Daily 人民日报 – 2018.11.8
国际各界人士在接受本报记者采访时，高度评价习近平主席的主旨演讲，表示举办进口博览会彰显了中国进一步扩大开放、促进全球贸易的诚意，将为世界带来更多发展机遇。各方将以进博会为契机，扩大同中国经贸合作，与中国一道致力于建设开放型世界经济。
Foreigners told the journalist that they thought highly of the keynote speech delivered by Chinese president Xi Jinping, and said that the China International Import Expo (CIIE) showed China’s willingness to expand opening-up and promote global trade. The CIIE will bring more opportunities to the world. They will deepen the cooperation with China in economy and trade, and join hands with China to develop the open global economy.
Source: Economic Daily 经济日报 – 2018.11.8
意大利《24小时太阳报》首席记者丽塔·法蒂古索接受经济日报记者采访时表示，举办进博会彰显了中国坚定支持全球化的承诺，中国愿与世界各国共享发展红利，共同实现全球化愿景。
Rita Fatiguso, chief journalist with Il Sole 24 Ore, said in an interview with Economic Daily that China International Import Expo demonstrates China’s commitment to firmly supporting globalization, and China is willing to share the development benefits with global countries to jointly realize the globalization vision.
“感到创新紧迫的压力和动力”
Feel the pressure and motivation of urgently-needed innovation
Source: Jiefang Daily 解放日报 – 2018.11.7
意大利国家馆则以“意大利制造的精髓和卓越”为主题，此次有近百家优秀中小企业亮相进博会，且大多为尚未进入中国的先进中小制造企业，重点展示意大利在工业制造、创意设计、时装、美食等方面的特色。意大利副总理迪马约表示，“意大利拥有悠久工业和科研传统，是创意时尚和高端制造的代名词。
The theme of Italy’s pavilion is the “Essence of Excellence of Italy”. Nearly 100 outstanding small and medium-sized Italian enterprises attended the China International Import Expo, and the majority of them are advanced small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises that have not yet entered China, which will highlight Italy’s features in industrial manufacturing, creative design, fashion, food, etc. Italian Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio said that Italy has a long tradition of industry and scientific research and has become a byword for creative fashion and high-end manufacturing.
Source: chinanews.com 中国新闻网 – 2018.11.7
意大利副总理兼经济发展、劳动与社会政策部部长路易吉.迪马约，在上海出席中意企业家委员会第五次会议时表示，中国市场为意大利商品出口提供了广阔的发展空间，而且依然具有更大的市场潜力。
Luigi Di Maio, Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Minister of Economic Development, Labour and Social Policies, said when attending the fifth session of the Sino-Italy entrepreneurs council that Chinese market has provided a broad development space for the export of Italian commodities, and it still boasts of greater market potential.
意大利明星直升机价值2亿元亮相进博会 其“兄长“已先后落户湖北
Italy’s RMB 200mn helicopter appears at CIIE
Source: Cnhubei.com 湖北日报网 – 2018.11.7
11月5日开幕的进博会上，意大利莱奥纳多公司生产的一架AW189型直升机吸引了众多专业观众，纷纷与其拍照留影。这个最贵单品和湖北有着颇为深厚的缘分——和它同台亮相的另两架直升机，已先后落户湖北。
At the CIIE on November 5, the AW189 helicopter produced by Leonardo lured lots of professional visitors to take pictures with it. This most valuable product is deeply relevant to Hubei as another two helicopters showcased together with it at CIIE have settled in Hubei.
Source: shobserver.com 上观 – 2018.11.6
首届中国国际进口博览会昨天进入第二天。集结了81个国家和3个国际组织的国家展展馆内，英国、加拿大、澳大利亚和菲律宾等国纷纷举行开馆仪式，展馆内各类活动精彩纷呈。来自八方的专业观众，除了尽情领略各国异域风情，更是时刻不忘和自己的主业相联系，创新的激情在展馆内处处迸发。
On the second day of the first China International Import Expo (CIIE), many countries including Britain, Canada, Australia and the Philippines inaugurated their exhibition at the national exhibition pavilion which houses representatives from 81 countries and three international organizations. Professional audiences were impressed by the eye-catching activities and exotic styles of different countries, inspired by the passion of innovation and trying to connect the exhibition with their own business.
进博会第2天，国家展活动精彩纷呈！来感受下迸发的创新激情
Various national activities launched on the second day of CIIE
Source: web.shobserver.com 上观 APP – 2018.11.6
意大利国家馆则以“意大利制造的精髓和卓越”为主题，重点展示意大利在工业制造、创意设计、时装、美食等方面的特色。此次将有近百家优秀中小企业亮相进博会，且大多为尚未进入中国的先进中小制造企业。
Under the theme of the “Essence and excellence of Made in Italy”, the Italian national pavilion mainly demonstrated its characteristics in industrial manufacturing, creative design, fashion and food. Nearly 100 outstanding SMEs will attend the CIIE, and most of them are advanced small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises that have yet to enter the Chinese market.
Source: sina.com.cn 新浪网 – 2018.11.6
王受文高度赞赏了意大利政府在推进两国贸易、投资、金融、第三方市场领域合作所作出的努力和取得的成果，对此次意大利政府和企业积极参加首届中国国际进口博览会表示感谢。
Wang Shouwen highly commended the Italian government’s efforts in boosting the two countries’ cooperation in trade, investment, financial and third-party market as well as the achievements made in this process. He also appreciated the Italian government and enterprises’ active participation in the first China International Import Expo.
Source: CRI Online 国际在线 – 2018.11.6
正在上海出席首届中国国际进口博览会及相关活动的意大利经济发展部副部长杰拉奇在接受本台记者专访时表示，上海进博会展现了中国开放市场的决心和意愿，在当前国际经济形势下具有积极的示范作用。
Italy’s Deputy Minister for Economic Development Michele Geraci attends the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) and relevant activities in Shanghai. Geraci said in an interview that CIIE demonstrates China’s determination and willingness to open up its market, which has a positive demonstration role in the current international economic situation.
奥买家签下两意大利品牌 进博会成交15亿元
Aomygod.com signs dealership agreements with two Italian beauty brands
Source: ebrun.com 亿邦动力 – 2018.11.6
进博会第二天，跨境电商平台奥买家举行”ROBEUS&Bellaoggi品牌推介会”，正式与意大利知名美妆品牌ROBEUS和Bellaoggi签约，成为两家品牌在中国的独家代理商。
Aomygod.com, a cross-border e-commerce platform, held a promotion event for two renowned Italian beauty brands ROBEUS and Bellaoggi on the second day of the China International Import Expo. The platform signed agreements with the brands to become their exclusive dealers in China.
Source: China Daily – Chinese 中国日报网－中文 – 2018.11.6
正在上海出席首届中国国际进口博览会的意大利副总理兼经济发展部部长迪马约5日在接受记者采访时表示，上海进博会是意大利企业的重要机遇，意政府将不断密切和推进中意两国在各领域的合作。
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development Luigi Di Maio, who attended the CIIE in Shanghai, said in an interview on November 5 that CIIE is a great opportunity for Italian companies. Italian government will promote the two countries’ cooperation in each field.
Source: huanqiu.com 环球网 – 2018.11.6
此次，搭乘进博会的快车，阿斯利康与意大利赞邦集团正式签署战略合作发布备忘录，将携手为更多中国的呼吸患者造福。
AstraZeneca signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Zambon amidst the first China International Import Expo to create well-being for Chinese patients suffering from respiratory disease.
激情四射中国行，迪马约给意大利带来好消息
Luigi Di Maio brings good news to Italy
Source: sohu.com 搜狐 – 2018.11.6
在中国首届国际进口博览会上，意大利副总理兼经济发展部部长迪马约就为意大利农民带来了好消息：意大利的橙子、柑橘、柠檬将通过新的丝绸之路进入中国。
At the first China International Import Expo, Luigi Di Maio, Vice Premier and Minister of Economic Development of Italy, brought good news to Italian peasants. The news is that Italy’s oranges and lemons will enter into China through the new Silk Road.
“进博会对意大利中小企业很重要”
CIIE is important to Italian small and medium-sized enterprises
Source: International Finance News 国际金融报- 2018.11.5
去年，意大利在第一时间确认参加国家贸易投资综合展，成为最早确认参与国家展的欧洲国家之一。今年，意大利新政府成立以来，也致力于加强中意之间的经贸合作。
Italy confirmed that it will attend CIIE’s Country Pavilion for Trade and Investment at first time in 2017, becoming one of the earliest European countries confirming to attend the country pavilion. Since the new Italian government was established this year, it has been committed to strengthening economic and trade cooperation with China.
意大利190家企业强势入驻进博会 副总理迪·马约亲自坐镇
Led by Deputy Prime Minister, 190 Italian companies participate in CIIE
Source: toutiao.com 今日头条 – 2018.11.5
为了表示意大利对本次博览会的兴趣，意大利副总理迪·马约亲自前往中国，这是他两个月内第二次访华。他此行的目的是推广本国优秀的农产品，简化意大利产品进入中国市场的官僚程序。
In order to show Italy’s strong interest in the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Italian Deputy Prime Minister Di Maio came to China for the second time within two months. He tried to promote Italy’s excellent agricultural products and simplify the bureaucratic procedures for Italian products to enter the Chinese market.
Source: PRN Asia 美通社 – 2018.11.5
意大利方面对于参加在中国举办的首届进博会表现出了高度重视，以ITA为首的政府机构协同各行业商协会积极组织企业参展，力求为众多极具代表性的意大利中小企业把握住全新的“中国机遇”。
Italy attaches great importance to participating in CIIE 2018. Italian government agencies, especially ITA, cooperate with various industry associations to actively organize enterprises to participate in the expo, striving to allow a large number of representative Italian SMEs to grasp the brand new “China opportunity”.
Source: ifeng.com 凤凰新闻 APP – 2018.11.5
在中国国际进口博览会上，意大利各界人士纷纷对习主席讲话表示高度评价，认为有理由相信中国将通过“实干”为共建创新包容的开放型世界经济作出重要贡献。
People from all walks of life in Italy spoke highly of President Xi Jinping’s speech at the China International Import Expo, holding that they have reasons to believe that China will make great contributions to the joint development of an innovative and inclusive open world economy through “practical efforts”.
“意大利制造”热盼中国机遇
Italian manufacturers are looking forward to Chinese opportunities
Source: International Business Daily 国际商报 – 2018.11.5
意大利对外贸易委员会（ITA）上海代表处首席在接受国际商报记者专访时表示，以ITA为首的政府机构协同各行业商协会积极组织企业参展，力求助众多极具代表性的意大利中小企业把握住全新的“中国机遇”。
Director of ITA Shanghai said in an exclusive interview by International Business Daily that government institutions led by ITA as well as industry associations are actively organizing companies to attend CIIE, in a bid to help various Italian small and medium-sized enterprises grasp all-new Chinese opportunities.
Source: International Finance News 国际金融报 – 2018.11.5
在11月5日至10日的首届中国国际进口博览会(下称“进博会”)上，意大利将通过200多家企业，6大货物贸易展区，5300平方米展位面积，向中国展示一个更加多元的形象。
At the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) held from November 5 to 10, Italy will show a diversified image to China via more than 200 exhibitors in 5,300-sqm exhibition areas.
Source: toutiao APP 今日头条 APP – 2018.11.5
ITA上海代表处首席代表马世（Mr.MaimilianoTremiterra）向记者表示，他们当初是在罗马和米兰这两个重点城市进行关于进博会的宣传和招商，在他们介绍以后，意大利企业对此都是非常期待和兴奋，因为大家都很看重中国这个新兴市场。
When being interviewed by a reporter of National Business Daily, Mr. Massimiliano Tremiterra, Director of Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Shanghai, said that they promoted China International Import Expo (CIIE) and recruited exhibitors in Rome and Milan. After their briefing, Italian companies were so excited because all of them viewed China as an important emerging market.
Source: nbd.com.cn 每经网 – 2018.11.4
近日，在接受《每日经济新闻》记者专访时，ITA上海代表处首席代表马世骧（Massimiliano Tremiterra）向记者表示，其当初在罗马和米兰两个重点城市进行关于进博会的宣传和招商，在介绍以后，意大利企业对此非常期待和兴奋，因为大家都很看重中国这一新兴市场。
In an exclusive interview, Mr. Massimiliano Tremiterra, Director of ITA Shanghai said that we promoted CIIE and recruited exhibitors in Rome and Milan, after our briefing, Italian companies were so excited because all of them viewed China as an important emerging market.
意大利人士对首届“进博会“充满期待
Italians anticipate 1st CIIE
Source: Mini Eastday 东方头条 – 2018.11.4
意大利国际事务研究所亚洲研究主管尼克拉－卡萨理尼先生指出，中国是世界上非常重要的市场，以”进口”为主题的”进博会”是一项开创性的盛事，将为意大利各领域的众多优秀企业、特别是中小企业进入中国市场搭建非常重要的平台。
Nicola Casarini, Head of Asia Research at the Institute of International Affairs, said that China is a very important market in the world, and the China International Import Expo (CIIE) themed on import is a pioneering event, which will create a very important platform for many outstanding enterprises in various fields in Italy, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to enter the Chinese market.
进口博览会：共倡开放共赢 共享中国机遇
CIIE advocates opening-up and win-win to share opportunity in China
Source: toutiao.com 今日头条 – 2018.11.4
进口博览会服装服饰及日用消费品展区正中央的位置，49家意大利企业组团而来，钻石、墨镜、洋装，不少漂洋过海，第一次来到中国。
A total of 49 Italian companies set booths at the central place of the exhibition area of garments and consumer goods. They showcased many products such as diamonds, sunglasses and Western style clothes for the first time.
Italian coffee machine will shine during CIIE
Source: shine.cn SHINE – 2018.11.4
A new fully automatic coffee machine, which supports wireless connection and a professional coffee making application, will shine the CIIE or the China International Import Expo, said developer DeLonghi. The machine, called ECAM650.85.MS, brings consumers an “authentic Italian Espresso journey”. With a new app called Coffee Link, visitors can control coffee machine through mobile or tablets as smart solution for better life, said the brand.
Source: caixin.com 财新网 – 2018.11.3
此次共有150多家意大利企业参展，分布在食品和农产品、医疗、时尚和消费品、智能科技四大领域，其中大部分是5-20人的中小企业，很多企业尚未进入中国。他希望中国政府可以进一步简化进口程序，让更多意大利产品进入中国。
A total of 150 Italian enterprises in four fields, namely, foods and farm produces, medicines, fashion and consumer goods, smart technologies, have participated in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Most of them were small and medium-sized enterprises comprised by 5-20 staffs and many of them have not come to China. They expected that Chinese government can further streamline import procedures so that more Italian products can be sold in this market.
Italy to participate in CIIE with high expectations
Source: China.org.cn – English 中国网 – 英文版 – 2018.11.3
Italian companies are heading to Shanghai for the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) trade fair with high expectations, trade representatives have said. “Our expectations are to develop relationships with Chinese importers and distributors, while service companies aim to meet Chinese operators and develop joint projects,” Marco Bettin, the director of operations of the Italy-China Foundation and secretary-general of the Italy-China Chamber of Commerce, told Xinhua.
