China Signals Broader Trade Engagement with Italy Amid Push for Economic Cooperation

Beijing— China is willing to expand economic and trade cooperation with Italy across multiple sectors, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said during talks with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Beijing, according to an official statement released on Friday.

Wang told Tajani that China is prepared to work with Italy to unlock further “potential” in bilateral ties, signalling interest in deepening collaboration despite broader shifts in global trade dynamics.

China is open to expanding cooperation in areas including e-commerce, agriculture and food, healthcare and the development of industrial parks, the commerce ministry said, outlining sectors seen as key to future engagement.

The meeting reflects ongoing efforts by Beijing to sustain and diversify trade relationships with European partners, as global supply chains and geopolitical alignments continue to evolve.