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The Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG) of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is pleased to invite you to the webinar “How to Choose the Right Partner in China. Focus on the Manufacturing Industry”, on April 7th 2022, at 2 pm - 3:30 pm. The webinar aims to prepare foreign companies operating in the manufacturing sector looking for Chinese business partners. During this session, the CICC Mechanical Engineering Working Group will discuss with our experts which are the most important aspects to be considered while selecting a business partner in China, including the necessary background checks, different (legal) forms of cooperation, financial transaction, Merger, Acquisition and Taxation - Financial Due Diligence and Company Evaluation on Target Partner.   Background The main goal of the webinar is to provide adequate tools to companies participating in the B2B activities scheduled in April (date tbc), in Shanghai, during the CREATIVE WORLD LEADS THE FUTURE – China-Europe SME Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum. The forum and B2B Matchmaking are organized by the Shanghai Municipality with the intent to foster cooperation and working opportunities between European and Chinese SMEs. The process will be managed by Shanghai SME Department which will search and propose to the applicant company the best choice and other potential partners for the purpose stated in the application. This is a golden opportunity to find that missing piece of the puzzle and expand the business horizons of your company and operations.   Event Details When: April 7th 2022, 2 pm - 3:30 pm (Beijing time) How: Online (Zoom) Event fee: CICC Members: free of charge / Non-Members: 150 RMB Event Language: English Target: European companies operating in the manufacturing industry, especially SMEs Format: Panel discussion moderated by Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the CICC Mechanical Engineering Working Group   AGENDA - 14:00-14:05  Institutional Greetings by Alessandra Palumbo, Commercial Consul at Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai  - 14:05-14:10  Institutional Greetings by Paolo Bazzoni, Chairman at China-Italy Chamber of Commerce  - 14:10-14:25  Introduction of the speakers: Guido D. Giacconi, Co-founder and Chairman, In3act Srl, Simon Laube, Senior Associate, International Business Advisory at Dezan Shira & Associates, Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RsA Asia, Matteo Zhi, Senior Partner, D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel Moderated by Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the CICC Mechanical Engineering Working Group - 14:25-15:15  Panel discussion: How to choose the right partner in China.  - 15:15-15:30  Q&A      Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up! Please note that questions proposed by the participants to the speaker experts need to be sent to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com before the webinar takes place.   SPEAKERS Guido D. Giacconi, Co-founder and Chairman, In3act Srl Ing. Guido D. Giacconi is co-founder and currently President of In3act Srl, an Italian business strategy consulting and advisory company with operations in China since 2006, focused on Energy and Environmental Protection, Regions Business and Economy Planning, Automotive, Machinery, Engineering, Consumer Goods, Chemical, Retail. On top of Foreign Clients, in China In3act honored to assist also National and Local Chinese Governments. He is also CEO of In3act Global - a Group holding with interests in consulting and investments - CEO of GDG&C Srl, a business consulting company specialized in SMEs, active in Europe and China. Currently, National Vice President of European Union Chamber of Commerce (EUCCC). Simon Laube, Senior Associate, International Business Advisory at Dezan Shira & Associates Simon Laube is a Senior Associate with the International Business Advisory team at Dezan Shira & Associates’ Shanghai office. He guides foreign investors through their market entry process into China, from pre-entry assessment to corporate structuring, and ongoing support in conjunction with his tax, accounting and payroll colleagues. Simon is also part of the company’s German Desk, for which he is the point of contact for German-speaking clients. Before joining Dezan Shira & Associates, Simon acquired extensive experience in international business management, leading the Europe office of a boutique American trading company in the automotive and motorcycle industries. His deep engagement with business partners in Asia as well as the business expertise he developed managing mass production supply chains in the region, led him to his current position in Shanghai. Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RsA Asia Lorenzo Riccardi is the Managing Director of RsA Asia and Treasurer of China-Italy Chamber of Commerce; he is a CPA specialized in international taxation and has covered roles in the governance of non-profit organizations and multi-national companies including the largest Italian groups in luxury, food and mechanical sectors. He has published extensively on foreign investments in developing and frontier economies. Matteo Zhi, Senior Partner, D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel Mr Matteo Zhi is graduated from Nanjing University Law School for his bachelor’s degree in law and then respectively graduated from Rome Tre University and Shanghai Jiaotong University for his master’s degrees. Mr Zhi advises European and Chinese clients on various legal matters and business transactions in China and cross-border, with special focus on manufacturing companies. Special focus areas in foreign direct investment, mergers & acquisitions, cybersecurity and data protection, corporate restructuring, PO and refinancing, commercial, real estate, construction as well as dispute resolution. He is fluent reading, writing, speaking in Chinese, Italian and English. Passed the Chinese Bar Exam and admitted to Shanghai Bar Association.   Know more about MEWG The MEWG represents the interest of all Italian companies in China working directly or indirectly in the sector on a national base. MEWG Objectives • Coordinate and promote all Italian members’ needs which are active in many different industries of the Chinese mechanical engineering sector (machinery, automotive, component manufacturers, mechanical engineering …); • Promote and raise awareness on the size and the importance of the Italian technology in the sector to all institutions in China and Italy that are our natural counterparts, in order to develop business opportunities; • Coordinate and promote activities and events that boost the visibility and the image of “Technology Made in Italy”; • Inform all members on the topic Made in China 2025, particularly with regard to risks and opportunities for Italian businesses; • Become a reference for all mechanical engineering companies within the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), lobbying private and public institutions active in the Chinese market. For more information about the MEWG please contact the email address: infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com   The CICC Team

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) regrets to inform that, due to the current Covid-19 situation, the “Italian F&B Experience - 2022 Roadshow”, originally scheduled for March 13th 2022, has been postponed to a future date. We will notify you of the updated date as soon as it will be confirmed. We apologize for any inconvenience. The CICC Team   ________________________________________________________________________________________________   The Food and Beverage Working Group (FBWG) of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is glad to inform you that we are organizing, with the support of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, a B2B/B2C event – the “Italian F&B Experience – 2022 Roadshow”. The pilot event will be held at CieCAS Shanghai (1/F, Bldg B, Zhongshan International Plaza,789 Tianshan Xi Lu, near Xiehe Lu / 天山西路789号中山国际广场B幢1层, 近协和路) on Sunday, March 13th 2022, from 10:30 to 18:00. During the roadshow, you will be able to participate in a B2C with the possibility of selling your products and in a B2B with the opportunity to dialogue with distributors and Food and Beverage experts. Italian operators in the F&B sector will exhibit their authentic Italian food products and prepare traditional Italian dishes. During the roadshow, there will be cooking lessons, master classes and interactive activities, thanks to which you will have the opportunity to learn more about authentic Italian food products, expand your network of contacts and, of course, taste real Italian food and wine. The event is free of charge and open to all CICC Members and non-Members and to all Italian food and wine lovers. Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   AGENDA (draft) 10.30 Open Market  11.00 - 12.00 Italian Pasta Cooking Class 12.30 - 13.30 Pizza Workshop 13.30 - 14.30 Lucky Draw (first part) 14.30 - 15.30 Coffee time 15.30 - 16.30 Wine Masterclass  16.30 - 17.00 Lucky Draw (second part) 17.00 - 18.00 Cocktail   What are the goals? VALUE authentic Italian food and wine productions and introduce their qualities; INCREASE Chinese consumers’ awareness of authentic Italian products; ENHANCE the visibility of Italian companies in the F&B field in China. By participating in the event, you will be able to: EXPERIENCE authentic Italian F&B products through interactive activities; LEARN more about Italian F&B; NETWORK with other Operators in the F&B sector in China and expand your contacts.   Introduction of CieCAS CieCAS is a dual education provider focusing on food and beverage development. It offers professional and lifestyle classes. Learning and using it immediately in life is what CieCAS stands for. CieCAS is located in Zhongshan International Plaza, Building B, 1st Floor, No. 789 West Tianshan Road, Shanghai (close to Song Hong Metro Station, Metro Line 2, exit 4). Please visit CieCAS website if you would like to know more about what CieCAS has to offer: www.ciecas.cn, or contact us: 4008218929   Not a Member yet? Learn how to join the Chamber here: http://www.cameraitacina.com/en/content/join-chamber-new-member. For assistance regarding membership, contact us at: 0086-10-85910545 CICC Working Groups The Working Groups bring together representatives of companies operating in the same sector or located in the same geographical area. The aim is to share information, resources and ideas, organize relevant activities for the companies, and build sectorial expertise within the CICC in order to attract interest both in China and in Italy to benefit companies not present on Chinese territory yet. To consult CICC Working Groups' General Rules please visit: http://www.cameraitacina.com/en/content/general-rules#   Know more about 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.   The CICC Team

Dear Members and Friends, The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) kindly invites you to attend the Anhui, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang Members' Meeting and Networking which will be held online and offline in Shanghai on Tuesday, March 1st 2022, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (CST). The event will be the first opportunity for meeting the new Consul General of Italy in Shanghai, Ms Tiziana D’Angelo, and to get an update on the CICC's recent and future activities, with a focus on the working groups.   DETAILS Method: Offline & Online (Zoom link will be provided to the registered attendees). Time & date: Tuesday, March 1st 2022, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Venue: Italo Trattoria (2/F, 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu, Shanghai / 富民路291号悟锦世纪大厦2楼, 近长乐路，上海市) Language: English Please be aware that the Members' Meeting is only open to CICC Members and friends. The Members' Meeting is free of charge. Brunch, on the other hand, is subject to a fee for those who are interested.   AGENDA 10:00-10:30 Registration 10:30-10:35 Welcome Remarks – Valtero Canepa, CICC Vice Chairman Shanghai 10:35-10:45 Greetings from Tiziana D’Angelo, Consul General of Italy in Shanghai  10:45-10:55 Q&A 10:55-11:10 Paolo Bazzoni, CICC Chairman 11:10-11:40 CICC Activities: Recent and Future Initiatives - Renzo Isler, CICC Secretary General - Lorenzo Riccardi, CICC Treasurer - Valtero Canepa, CICC Vice Chairman Shanghai - Ermanno Vitali, CICC Board Member - Giacomo Bove, CICC Board Member - Mauro Maggioni, CICC Board Member (tbc) 11:40-12:10 Updates from CICC Working Groups - Carlo Nizia, MEWG Coordinator - Luigi Minervini, EEPWG Coordinator - Carlo Geremia, IPWG Coordinator - Mario Tasso, LWG Coordinator - Cristina Corsini, F&BWG Coordinator 12:10-12:15 Closing Remarks – Paolo Bazzoni, CICC Chairman 12:15-13:00 Brunch    We kindly ask you to register at the Members' Meeting before February 26th 2022, 5:00 pm (CST). Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   For more details, contact us at: infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com. The CICC Team    

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is glad to invite you to the workshop "Italian Brands Growing in China: The Lavazza Case Study" on March 3rd 2022, 6:00 pm (CST) at the Lavazza flagship store in Crystal Galleria, Shanghai. This is the first event of our Food and Beverage Working Group’s （FBWG） “Brand Watch” series, jointly organized with our Intellectual Property Working Group (IPWG). How a well-known and iconic Italian brand succeeds in the China F&B market? How to adapt to a volatile, young, and demanding consumer market and to digital sales channels while preserving Lavazza brand DNA? During the event, representatives of Lavazza Group will answer these questions by presenting the Lavazza case study and by sharing their stories and best practices on intellectual property management and marketing strategies.   Scenario In more than 125 years of activity, Lavazza has been able to exploit a heritage of “Italianness” and commitment to quality and innovation, establishing itself as a pioneer in its sector and entering the hearts of coffee lovers all over the world. In 2020, the Lavazza Group together with YUM China launched a joint venture to explore and develop the Lavazza Coffee Shop concept in China, a combination of innovation and tradition that allows customers to experience first-hand all the facets of the Lavazza world in a unique and iconic Italian-style environment.   AGENDA 6:00 – 6:15 pm Welcome Remarks  6:15 – 6: 35 pm “Lavazza in China: 127 years of innovation” with Pietro Luigi Ghigo, YiBai – Head of Commercial 6:35 – 6:55 pm “The Management of Intellectual Property Rights while Expanding on the Chinese Market” with Simona Musso, Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. – Group General Counsel; and Marco Braida, Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. – International Business & IP – Legal Director. 6:55 – 7:20 pm Q&A 7:20 – 8:30 pm Networking Aperitivo  Moderators: Davide Fassari and Guilherme Campos.   Shanghai Lavazza Flagship Store in Crystal Galleria, F1 68, Yuyuan Rd. 晶品购物广场1楼（愚园路68号）   Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   Ticket Price OFFLINE: Members: 120 RMB Non-Members: 200 RMB *Limited seats. Reservations on a first-come, first-served basis with priority to CICC Members. **The price comprises 1 drink with snacks. ONLINE:  Members: Free of Charge Non-Members: 150 RMB    Event Language English   The CICC Team