Relations with China cannot be managed at a national level, but must have a European scope, according to the Democratic Party’s Lia Quartapelle, who believes the...
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As Italy leans towards exiting the Belt and Road Initiative, the PM does not “foresee our relationship with China becoming complicated.” The choices “will be meditated...
In a few days, the Italian Foreign Minister will have to prepare the ground for Italy’s exit from the Belt and Road Initiative. Enrico Fardella, Professor at the...
A Taipei Times editorial remarked that the island “would be relieved” if Rome abandons the Belt and Road Initiative, as it would aid in reducing Beijing’s control over...
After the Defence Minister slammed Italy’s entrance into the Belt and Road Initiative, China’s Foreign Ministry replied with a defeated-sounding note about cooperation...
Joining China’s Belt and Road Initiative was an “improvised and heinous” act, said the official, giving the strongest indication yet about Rome’s intention of leaving it...
Beijing is making its voice heard in the run-up to the Italian PM’s meeting with the US President – through a diplomatic statement, two editorials, one commentary and...
While at the NATO Public Forum in Vilnius, Antonio Tajani stressed that Rome is committed to dialogue with both Beijing and New Delhi, but with different approaches:...
Amid a wider, economic-centred charm offensive, a Global Times article glorifies Italy-China cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative and criticises the Meloni...
PM Meloni reiterated that it’s possible to have “excellent relations with China without being part of a strategic plan” such as the Belt and Road Initiative. And Senator...