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The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), together with our Quality Council (QC), is pleased to invite you to join the webinar series “Entering China through Digital”. The four-session course is aimed at export managers and digital business developers in the West who are looking to unlock the secrets of the world’s biggest consumer market, China. To enter China in 2022 means to master the use of e-commerce and digital marketing. The course will cover the latest trends and opportunities of the Chinese digital landscape, relying particularly on stories of brands who are selling online in China, as well as service providers that will show best practices across different industries.   PROGRAM OF THE COURSE • Session one: Intro to China - Why the world's biggest market is also the hardest to understand – June 22nd • Session two: China Digital Business - How to plan a China entry strategy through digital in 2022 • Session three: E-commerce in China - Platforms, marketplaces, and their peculiarities • Session four: Marketing in China - Content and influence and how to use it to sell     #1 Intro to China - Why the world's biggest market is also the hardest to understand, June 22nd 2022 During session one, our speakers will introduce digital China and its latest trends as a first step to plan a successful entry strategy into China in 2022.   AGENDA (Beijing Time) 4:00 - 4:05 Welcome speech  4:05 - 4:50 Intro to China - Why the world's biggest market is also the hardest to understand with Andrea Fenn, co-CEO Adiacent China 4:50 - 5:10 Entering China - Challenges and opportunities with Josephine Wong, Vice President of Permira Advisers 5:10 - 5:40 How do Chinese consumers think - The digital customer journey in 2022 China with Antonio Colaci Vintani, Director of Digital Unit Value Partners Hong Kong 5:40 - 6:00 Q&A Session   EVENT DETAILS Date: Wednesday, June 22nd 2022 Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm (Beijing Time)                      Method: Online Via Zoom Language: English Event fee: Free of charge (CICC Members) / 120 RMB (Non-Members)   Interested in joining? Click here to sign up!    

The webinar "Present and future of the Italian F&B import and distribution in China", originally scheduled for June 8th, has been postponed to June 27th, 2022. The event is organized by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce together with our Food and Beverage Working Group (F&BWG). Italian experts in Hospitality will discuss how the Food & Beverage industry is changing, due to the current pandemic situation. Join the discussion to hear lessons learned during this difficult period along with the hopes for the future and plans for restarting a better and successful service industry in China. During this session, our speakers will bring practical ways the Italian F&B sector can make changes now for a better future.   AGENDA (Beijing Time) 5:30 - 5:40 pm Introduction of the Food and Beverage Working Group (F&BWG) by Cristina Corsini, Coordinator of the Food and Beverage Working Group (F&BWG) and CEO of Good Italy LTD 5:40 - 5:50 pm F&BWG Mini Program presented by Davide Fassari, Vice Coordinator of the Food and Beverage Working Group (F&BWG) and CEO of Dynamigs 5:50 - 6:40 pm Panel discussion moderated by Edoardo Noce, Vice Coordinator of the Food and Beverage Working Group (F&BWG) and Marketing Manager of Fabbri 1905 With: –Massimiliano Bertotti, General Manager at IFB China –Diego Triboli, Owner of 昆明意滋味食品有限公司 SAPORE ITALIA F&B, Ltd Kunming –Francesco D’Aprile, Business Consultant Shareholder at CNIT New Frontiers Ltd Shanghai –Piero Antonio Fiorito, Founder and Owner of Foodyi Nexus Asia Management Consulting & Trading Shanghai –Mattia Pinza, Zhuhai Pinto Food Co. Ltd 6:40 - 7:00 pm Q&A session   EVENT DETAILS Date: June 27th 2022 Time: 5:30 -7:00 pm (Beijing Time)                           Method: Online Via Zoom Language: English Event fee: Free of charge (CICC Members) / 150 RMB (Non-Members)   Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up! About the Food and Beverage Working Group (F&BWG): The F&BWG includes all the companies working in the F&B/Ho.Re.Ca, such as F&B producers, companies importing Italian F&B products to China, Italian restaurants, etc. Despite the F&B is one of the most fragmented and challenging sectors, it represents an incredible opportunity for Italian companies. This is why the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce has decided to establish a dedicated working group. For companies based in China, the F&BWG mainly focuses on sharing information, best practices and contacts. For Italian companies not yet operating in China, the F&BWG plays a mentor role to help them to approach the market and launch their activities. For more information about the F&BWG, please contact us at foodandbeveragewg@cameraitacina.com.

The 4th webtalk of "Sharing Is Caring: Issues for the MEWG in China" will take place on June 6th, 2022 at 11:00 am (Beijing time). "Sharing Is Caring" is the new webinar series launched by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) together with our Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG).  During this session, we will invite company executives operating in the automotive sector to discuss the current situation and its effects on current business affairs, focusing on the market trends.   AGENDA (Beijing Time) 11:00 - 11:05 Introduction from the moderator of the Webtalk, Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the MEWG and Risk Management at UFI FILTER 11:05 - 11:20 Automotive sector Market trends, Shirley Wang, Deloitte China Financial Advisory ExCo member and Innovation leader, Deloitte AP "Future of M&A" committee member 11:20 - 11:30 Presentation of the companies, protagonists of sharing experiences: Maserati China, Brembo and Icona Design Group 11:30-12:00  Panel discussion focused on automotive and market trends with: - Mirko Pietro Bordiga, Managing Director at Maserati China - Lucio Bresin, Purchasing Head -After Market Business Unit and China Operations, Brembo Group - Enea Colombo, General Manager at Icona Design Group 12:00 - 12:15 Q&A from the audience     EVENT DETAILS Date: June 6th 2022  Time: 11 am – 12:15 pm (Beijing time) Method: Online via Zoom Event fee: Free of charge (CICC Members) / 150 RMB (Non-Members) Language: English Target: European companies operating in the manufacturing industry Format: Panel discussion Interested in joining? Register here.    MODERATOR Carlo Nizia, MEWG Vice Coordinator and Risk Management at UFI FILTER SPEAKERS Mirko Pietro Bordiga, Managing Director at Maserati China Lucio Bresin, Purchasing Head - After Market Business Unit and China Operations, Brembo Group Enea Colombo, General Manager at Icona Design Group   ANY QUESTIONS ON THE TOPIC? Questions proposed by the participants to the speaker experts need to be sent to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com before the webinar takes place. Do you want to be one of the panelists for the next webinars?  Write to us at infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com indicating the macro sector to which your company belongs (machinery, automotive, etc.).

The third webtalk of "Sharing Is Caring: Issues for the MEWG in China" will take place on May 26th, 2022 at 11:00 AM (Beijing time). "Sharing Is Caring" is the new webinar series launched by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) together with our Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG).  During this session, we will invite company executives operating in the Industrial Sectors to discuss the current situation and its effects on current business affairs, focusing on the Incentives to support the restart after the lockdown. In this exclusive 1-hour virtual exchange, high-level executives will share their own experiences and provide insights into topics such as: • How can manufacturing companies postpone payment of taxes? • Which are the main VAT incentives? And how to apply for them? • How to depreciate fixed assets? • Which incentive policies can help company cash flow? • How can we get the rental reduction/exemption for the lockdown period? • What are the incentive policies in terms of Human Resource management? How can the companies lower the labour cost during the lockdown period? • If our company is now on the Whitelist for resumption of production, can we apply for subsidies/incentives from the local government for the extra costs sustained for having all employees working and living in a closed loop?   AGENDA (Beijing Time)   11:00 - 11:05 Greetings from Renzo Isler, CICC Secretary General 11:05 - 11:10 Introduction from the moderator of the Webtalk, Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the MEWG and Risk Management at UFI FILTER 11:10 - 11:25 Presentation of the companies, protagonists of sharing experiences: GWA - Greatway Advisory, RsA Asia, D’Andrea & Partners 11:25 - 11:55 Panel discussion focused on the Incentives, with: -Giada Piccinini, Head of Shanghai office at GWA - Greatway Advisory -Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RsA Asia -Matteo Zhi, Senior Partner of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel 11:55 - 12:15 Q&A from the audience   EVENT DETAILS Date: May 26th 2022  Time: 11 am – 12:15 pm (Beijing time) Method: Online via Zoom Event fee: Free of charge (CICC Members) / 150 RMB (Non-Members) Language: English Target: European companies operating in the manufacturing industry Format: Panel discussion   Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   MODERATOR Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the MEWG and Risk Management at UFI FILTER   SPEAKERS Giada Piccinini, Head of Shanghai Office, Senior Tax Advisor of GWA - Greatway Advisory Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Director of RsA Asia Matteo Zhi, Senior Partner of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel   ANY QUESTIONS ON THE TOPIC? Questions proposed by the participants to the speaker experts need to be sent to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  before the webinar takes place. Do you want to be one of the panelists for the next webinars? Write to us at infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  indicating the macro sector to which your company belongs (machinery, automotive, etc.).     "Sharing Is Caring: Issues for the MEWG in China" is a new webinar series aimed at providing useful tools to overcome the current market difficulties due to the recent COVID restrictions. The main objective of the webinar series is to share the experiences of companies belonging to the Mechanical Engineering Working Group operating in China, which we have divided into 7 major macro sectors: • Components • Machinery • Industrial Services • Automotive • Manufacturing • Electronics • Home Applications Sharing one's difficulties, experiences and business sentiment can also inspire other companies or be a good opportunity to receive support. The main issues and common discussion topics that we have identified are: • Reopening of activities • Supply Chain • Incentives • Block of production • Logistic • HR