CCIC Talk & dinner with Massimo D'Alema, 6th November

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in China (CCIC) is pleased to invite you to an exclusive talk "Getting China Right – A conversation with Massimo D'Alema", whichwill take place on Friday, 6th November, 2026 starting from 18:00 at Bella Vita Bistrò in Shanghai.

Why Participate?

Attending this exclusive conversation offers a unique opportunity to engage with Massimo D'Alema, one of the most experienced Italian statesmen in relations with China, in a high-level setting in central Shanghai.

Built on his experience as Former Prime Minister and Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and decades of direct engagement with China, D'Alema will offer a distinctive perspective on how Italy and Europe have often misread China's transformation and how a clearer understanding of the Country's evolving landscape can strengthen Italian companies' position in the market and possibilities for growth.

The discussion will explore four key themes:

• Half a Century of Watching China: From the China D'Alema first encountered to the China of today - what has really changed, and what the West has consistently misread.
• A World Order in Transition: The end of the old international order, the rise of the Global South, and China's place in what comes next.
• Europe Between Washington and Beijing: Can Europe have its own China policy, and what role can Italy play?
• From Understanding to Business: What all of this means for Italian companies in China, and how to read the next five years.

DESPITE CCIC COMMUNICATION FOR THE EVENT PROMO IS IN ENGLISH AS USUAL, FOR THIS TIME THE EVENT WILL BE HELD IN ITALIAN.

Event Details

Date: Friday, 6th November 2026

Time: 18:00 - 21:00 (China Time)

Format: Offline

Language: Italian

Venue:: Bella Vita Bistrò

Address: No. 318, Tianping Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

上海市徐汇区天平路318号

Tickets:

· CCIC Member: 500 RMB

· CCIC Non Member: 600 RMB

Refund policy: Refunds are available only up to 24 hours before the event.

For more information contact us at: sh.events@cameraitacina.com

Massimo D'Alema is one of the defining figures of Italian politics of the last fifty years. Raised in the Italian Communist Party, he led its youth federation in the late 1970s and was among the leaders who turned the PCI into the Democratic Party of the Left in 1989. He became the first Italian Prime Minister to come from the Communist tradition. He later served as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister in the Prodi government, as a Member of the European Parliament, and as Chairman of COPASIR which is the parliamentary committee overseeing the intelligence services.

A professional journalist and former editor of l'Unità, he is President of the Italianieuropei Foundation and was the founding President of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS).



He is a frequent visitor to China and an outspoken voice in the debate on Europe's relationship with Beijing. His latest book, "Eravamo comunisti" (We Were Communists), was published by Feltrinelli in 2026.

Since its establishment in June 2011, Ponte Vecchio Italian Food & Beverage Management (Tianjin) Co.,Ltd. has been committed to providing customers with an elegant dining environment and authentic Italian cuisine. The company brings together experienced chefs and professional management teams from Italy, carefully selecting premium imported ingredients to create a delightful dining experience based on traditional Italian flavors. We adhere to the brand philosophy of "A Beautiful Life," striving to convey the unique charm of Italian culinary culture and lifestyle.



Currently, the company owns three main brands—Bella Vita Italian Restaurant, Buonissimo Gelato & Café, and Bella Vita Bistro. The business is spread across key cities such as Tianjin, Shanghai, Chengdu, Wuhan, and Foshan, located in luxury shopping centers - Florentia Village Outlets and prime commercial districts. Bella Vita not only offer classic Italian dishes but also present an Italian way of life for you to enjoy.