Christmas Aperitif 15.12 & North China 2025 Events Recap, BJ

On December 15th, the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) hosted the Christmas Aperitif at Pala Pala Italian Restaurant in Beijing. The event brought together over 30 guests, including Members attending our Italian Language course as well as other CICC members and friends.

Attendees had the chance to connect with old friends, forge new relationships, and exchange ideas in a joyful atmosphere while raising a toast to the holidays.

The evening featured a selection of authentic Italian dishes, complemented by exquisite Italian wines. Special thanks go to Pala Pala Italian Restaurant for hosting us and to 100ITA for sponsoring the wines.

About the venue

Nestled in a serene corner beside the vibrant pulse of Beijing's Second Ring Road lies PALA PALA. This isn't a grand, opulent hall, but a charming neighborhood eatery brimming with rustic charm. Step inside, and the welcoming aroma of baking dough mingled with rich tomato sauce instantly transports you to the sun-drenched shores of the Apennine Peninsula. The soul of the restaurant is Chef Fabio. Born into a multigenerational family of chefs from Naples, Italy, his veins course with reverence for ingredients and dedication to tradition. Combined with nearly two decades of culinary experience in Beijing, he masterfully blends authentic Italian flavors with local preferences.

Wine sponsor

100ITA is a project to promote, protect and preserve the culture of “Made in Italy” food and wine all over the world. 100ITA has the scope to convey the passion of people and companies that every day work on it and, at the same time, to reduce the imitation and the falsification phenomena of the Italian products.100ITA works with F&B companies, international importers and distributors, associations, hotels and restaurants, chefs and F&B experts, opinion leaders and food bloggers, as well as develops possible cooperations with any stakeholder who wants to promote the real “Made in Italy” and mitigate the “Italian Sounding” problem all over the world.

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce looks forward to welcoming you to our events in 2026.