Unite the Greater Bay Area, Connect Europe and Asia | 2026 China-Italy Investment Strategy Summit · Greater Bay Area Session Concludes Successfully

On May 19, 2026, the 2026 China-Italy Investment Strategy Summit · Greater Bay Area Session was successfully held in Shenzhen. Co-hosted by DP Group – D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, Pro Consult, CICC and Hurun Report, the event also received strong support from numerous institutions.

Against the backdrop of a complex and evolving global economic and trade landscape, the summit aims to build a practical bridge for Chinese enterprises to access the Italian and broader European markets, and explore new approaches for cross-border investment and industrial collaboration.

Adopting a closed-door invitation-only format, the summit gathered distinguished representatives from various sectors. With a global vision, local insights and practical focus, it delivered systematic guidance for Chinese companies investing in Italy, covering strategic analysis through to project implementation. The event also explored in depth investment and M&A opportunities in Italy, attracting a great number of industry leaders and professionals.

This summit was held as a closed-door, invitation-only event. It brought together representatives from diverse sectors. With a global perspective, local expertise and practical focus, it delivered systematic guidance for Chinese enterprises investing in Italy, ranging from strategic assessment to on-the-ground implementation. The event also explored in depth investment and M&A opportunities in Italy, drawing numerous industry leaders and professionals.

Over 50 representatives from top enterprises, investment banks and business associations of China and Italy attended the event.

The summit was officially kicked off under the hosting of Ms.Claudia, Manager of Public Relations and Government Affairs at DP Group. Distinguished guests from China and Italy delivered warm opening remarks.

Mr. Carlo D’Andrea, Vice President & Shanghai Board Chair of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, as well as Founder and Managing Partner of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, delivered the opening speech on behalf of the organizers. He extended a warm welcome to all attendees, elaborated on the original intention and core objectives of the summit, and reviewed the sound momentum of China-Italy economic and trade cooperation. He stated that the event aims to build an efficient communication platform to facilitate resource sharing and explore new cooperation opportunities, marking the official start of the summit.

Mr. Valerio De Parolis, Italian Consul General in Guangzhou, shared insights into Italy’s profound industrial heritage and strengths as a top European manufacturing powerhouse. He also gave a detailed account of Italy’s efforts to optimize the business environment, expand cooperation channels, introduce practical measures and favorable policies to attract foreign investment and deepen economic and trade ties with the world.

Mr. Gianni Di Giovanni, President of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of Eni China, spoke on behalf of the Chamber. Recalling the long-standing friendship between the two nations, he reviewed the solid foundation of bilateral economic and trade cooperation, and stressed the Chamber’s vital role as a bridge in facilitating cross-border trade and two-way investment.

Mr. Cheng Xuan, President of the Italy-China Chamber of Commerce, delivered a speech as well. He expressed best wishes for the success of the summit, and pledged full support for closer bilateral trade exchanges and diversified cooperation, working together to elevate practical cooperation between China and Italy to new heights.

The summit centered on global investment trends, opportunities and risks for Chinese enterprises investing in Italy, as well as financial empowerment and tax planning for cross-border M&A — the very reasons we partnered with CICC and Hurun Report to host this event. Leveraging an integrated service ecosystem covering legal, tax, investment banking and industrial sectors, we deliver compliance support and on-the-ground solutions for Chinese investors in Italy. We sincerely appreciate all distinguished guests for your strong support and valuable insights.

During the keynote sessions, Mr. Huang Daxin, Executive General Manager of the Investment Banking Department at CICC, conducted an in-depth analysis of the full practical process of China-Italy cross-border M&A. He elaborated on the criteria for selecting and evaluating high-quality targets, compliance rules for cross-border capital transfer, and core points for post-investment operation and management of overseas projects. Drawing on landmark M&A cases in recent years, he addressed practical hurdles and capital circulation challenges encountered by enterprises.

Next, Mr. Liu Xiaofeng, Marketing Team Supervisor of the Transaction Banking Department at Bank of China Shenzhen Branch, shared the bank’s global layout. He illustrated how its comprehensive global service system provides all-round financial solutions including trade financing and foreign exchange risk hedging, eliminating worries for enterprises operating overseas.

Ms. Hong Liu, former Managing Partner of NUO Fund and Founder of Clarisentience Holding, focused on the consumer goods sector. With vivid cases, she showcased the unique charm of Italian brands rooted in exquisite aesthetics and profound history, and their inspirations for China’s consumption upgrading.

Mr. Matteo Zhi, Equity Partner at D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, delivered a speech titled Investment Security and New Rules on Golden Powers amid the Integration of Chinese and Italian Legal Systems — From National Interest Review to Corporate Strategic Defense. He analyzed legal risks facing Chinese enterprises engaged in investment and M&A in Italy amid the complex international landscape, and offered forward-looking strategies based on his extensive experience in Sino-Italian legal services.

Lastly, Mr. Li Yunkang, Deputy General Manager of Pro Consult, spoke on New Tax Treaties and Restructuring of the China-Italy Investment Value Chain — From Dividend Incentives to Industrial Structure Upgrading. He explained tax and compliance strategies spanning due diligence to deal completion, providing end-to-end guidance on tax compliance for cross-border investment.

These speeches offered multi-dimensional support covering policies, legal affairs, finance and practical operations for Chinese enterprises expanding into the Italian market.

Hosted by Ms. Cao Qian, the closing roundtable forum was themed The Apennines and the Greater Bay Area: A Two-way Journey of Manufacturing Excellence — Practices for Sino-Italian Cultural Integration, Industrial Synergy and M&A Integration.

This high-level cross-industry dialogue brought together distinguished guests, who explored new opportunities for cross-border cooperation between China and Italy from the perspectives of finance, intelligent manufacturing and traditional industries.

Mr. Lü Nengxing, Co-Founder and CEO of Hurun Group, shared insights into the development landscape of enterprises in both countries and trends of cross-border investment from a global business perspective, clarifying directions for bilateral trade and exchanges.

Mr. Huang Yu, Branch Manager of Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Shanghai Branch, focused on cross-border finance. He elaborated on how finance, as a core driver of economic and trade growth, bolsters Sino-Italian trade and consolidates capital support for cross-border industrial cooperation.

Mr. Zhang Bing, Legal Director of Xiaomi Auto, concentrated on intelligent manufacturing. Drawing on practical experience, he analyzed various cross-border compliance challenges in overseas expansion and shared effective risk management strategies.

Ms. Zhang Kaili, General Manager of Premium Brand Marketing Center at Dongpeng Group, took the manufacturing sector as the starting point. She presented how industrial enterprises can break development constraints, advance global expansion via brand innovation and international layout, and rebuild international competitiveness.

Beyond in-depth discussions on industrial linkage and resource collaboration, all participants reached a consensus that cultural integration is the cornerstone for the steady implementation and long-term sound development of overseas investment and M&A projects.

The agenda sessions then concluded, followed by an elegant VIP reception. Guests engaged in cordial conversations, furthering resource docking and exchanging industry experience in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

This summit stands not only as a high-end platform for idea sharing, but also a new starting point for Chinese enterprises to invest in Italy and explore overseas markets.

The successful holding of the 2026 China-Italy Investment Strategy Summit · Greater Bay Area Session has effectively built a two-way channel connecting high-quality Chinese industrial enterprises and premium Italian industrial resources. It has also improved a full-spectrum service ecosystem integrating government, enterprises, banks, legal, finance and tax sectors to deliver one-stop support for cross-border investment.

As one of the organizers, D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel will take this summit as a new milestone for cooperation. We will work with all partners to advance regular economic and trade collaboration between China and Italy, and continue to provide professional, compliant and efficient full-cycle services for cross-border investment.

Backed by extensive resources in both countries and strong legal expertise, we will fully support outstanding domestic enterprises in expanding into Italy and core European markets in a compliant and steady manner. We aim to forge closer bilateral ties, and jointly foster a new landscape featuring in-depth industrial integration between China and Italy as well as mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation between China and Europe.