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GLOBALink | A tour in Quanzhou with Marco Polo
China's ancient port of Quanzhou is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over 700 years ago, this port was called "the Alexandria of the East" by Italian explorer Marco Polo. Find out why.|124
July27,2021
China, Italy aim to nurture modern Marco Polos for civilizational exchange
China and Italy, two major education powers, are deepening collaboration in the realm of higher education, a move that is aimed at nurturing modern Marco Polos to carry forward civilizational exchange and mutual learning.
November12,2024
Feature: Italian adventurer retraces Marco Polo's journey, witnessing Silk Road's transformation
Inspired by Marco Polo, who traveled to China along the ancient Silk Road more than 700 years ago, Italian traveler Vienna Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer's hometown Venice on April 26, 2022, to retrace the route on foot.
August26,2024
Feature: Chinese sculpture artist showcases Marco Polo's journey to worldwide audiences
A middle-aged man sits upright on horseback, gazing firmly into the distance. His bushy beard and distinctive headgear hint at his Western origin.
July24,2024
Feature: From Venice to Beijing: Italian cyclists retrace over 10,000km of Marco Polo's Journey
Riding on the road in Beijing on Thursday, Italian cyclist Alberto Fiorin felt surreal reflecting on the past 98 days, during which he covered 10,250 kilometers by bike, winding past cities and villages, grasslands, and deserts.
August02,2024
MPI strongly opposed to Pirelli board move
Marco Polo International Italy (MPI), a subsidiary of China's Sinochem Holdings Corp Ltd, issued a statement expressing its deep disappointment and strong opposition regarding an assessment by Italian tire maker Pirelli's board of directors concerning the company's control structure.
April30,2025
Feature: Music provides cultural bridge between China, Italy
An Italian conservatory plans to stage in China Turandot by the renowned Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini, and the production will involve Italian singers and stage artists, alongside Chinese orchestras.
November13,2024
SE. China's Quanzhou City sees boom cultural prosperity amid growing cultural confidence
As one of the most renowned historical and cultural cities in China, Quanzhou City in southeast China's Fujian Province, has seen a boom in cultural prosperity inspired by growing cultural confidence.
September04,2024
China to offer over 100 exchange spots to Italian universities
China will offer over 100 exchange opportunities to Italian universities, with the aim of further deepening higher education exchanges between the two countries, Huai Jinpeng, the Chinese minister of education, said on Saturday.
November11,2024
Chinese premier holds talks with Italian prime minister
Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni here on Sunday, with both sides vowing to promote pragmatic cooperation.
July29,2024
Roundup: Experts see potential for growth in Italy-China trade
Italy's relations with China are of high priority for the country and their trade ties have the potential to grow, several experts told Xinhua after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's recent visit to China.
August02,2024
Feature: Chinese traditional attire, culture shine at Venice Carnival
As the annual Venice Carnival reached its peak, a Chinese traditional attire show and cultural performance took center stage at St. Mark's Square on Tuesday, often referred to as "Europe's most beautiful living room", set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Mediterranean sunset.
March06,2025
Feature: Italian students showcase passion for Chinese through cultural performances
Phoenix-themed dances, recitations of ancient Chinese classics, and dubbing performances of the Chinese anime Ne Zha... On Tuesday, dozens of Italian students at a boarding school in Rome showcased their passion for the Chinese language and culture through a variety of performances.
April09,2025
Italian Prime Minister Meloni will visit Beijing on July 28 and 29
Italian Prime Minister Meloni hopes to make new partnership agreements with China not only for electric mobility but also for renewable energies and electric buses. She will open the exhibitions dedicated to Marco Polo in Beijing and Shanghai. Meanwhile, Minister Urso concluded his visit by meeting Chinese authorities and entrepreneurs.
July10,2024
China Focus: Magazine special issue connects China, Italy across 70 years
Yang Lin and Letizia Vallini, scholars with Tianjin-based Nankai University, feel profoundly inspired every time they read the China-related words by renowned Italian politician and jurist Piero Calamandrei.
May30,2025
Olympic fever sparks Europe travel boom for Chinese tourists, bringing new business opportunities
The kickoff of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has led to an upsurge in enthusiasm of Chinese tourists to travel to France and other European countries.
August01,2024
Feature: How one romance is bringing China, Italy closer together
The sisterly bond between the Chinese city of Hangzhou and the Italian city of Verona originates from their shared connection to famous love stories celebrated worldwide.
June10,2025
SAIC Volkswagen recalls over 83,000 vehicles in China
Sino-German joint venture SAIC Volkswagen has started to recall over 83,000 vehicles in China due to defects, according to the country's market regulator.
August07,2023
illycaffè to sign an agreement with Chancemate to distribute coffee in China
The Group is also striving to generate revenue beyond its coffee business. In fact, it acquired a controlling stake in a high-quality, all-natural candy company. In addition, it is developing its multi-brand retail channel
September03,2023
China's first homegrown large cruise ship delivered
After five years of design, building and a subsequent trial voyage, China's first domestically-built large cruise ship, the "Adora Magic City," was delivered in Shanghai on Saturday, with its maiden voyage scheduled for Jan. 1, 2024.
November06,2023
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