To panic or not to panic. Is this a bubble?

To panic or not to panic. Is this a bubble?

The Greek debt talks and the question of will they, won’t they leave the euro, have been standing out on the front pages of newspapers…

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Grexit: perspectives from Beijing

Grexit: perspectives from Beijing

Chinese premier Li Keqiang flew to Europe this week to take part in the 17th bilateral summit between the European Union and China, as well…

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Women hold up an half of the sky? Not when it comes to the housing market

Women hold up an half of the sky? Not when it comes to the housing market

“Women hold up half of the sky”: this slogan stood out on propaganda posters in the 1950s showing a man and a woman working side…

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Beijing’s Blue Sky: Dream or Reality?

Beijing’s Blue Sky: Dream or Reality?

“How is your sky so blue, Beijing?” this is what a friend who lives in the capital posted on a popular social network a few…

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Do they eat dogs in China? Not really

Do they eat dogs in China? Not really

In the Northern hemisphere, June 21 is the longest day of the year. The summer solstice has always had a key importance since ancient times…

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Unstoppable Chinese smokers? Beijing should consider pushing e-cigarettes industry

Unstoppable Chinese smokers? Beijing should consider pushing e-cigarettes industry

Beijing leaders announced the introduction of a new smoke-free ordinance to be enforced in the capital in the coming weeks. Smoking in all indoor places…

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“Made in China 2015”: China to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities

“Made in China 2015”: China to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities

The Chinese government unveiled on Tuesday a new national plan called “Made in China 2025” and aimed at boosting the country’s manufacturing capabilities. Premier Li…

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Beijing and Moscow: Best Frenemies Forever?

Beijing and Moscow: Best Frenemies Forever?

On the eve of the commemoration of the Nazi German defeat, Xi Jinping flew to Moscow to attend the victory parade marking the 70th anniversary…

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A Chinese pianist among Expo Ambassadors: Lang Lang Italian tour

A Chinese pianist among Expo Ambassadors: Lang Lang Italian tour

A few days ago, on May 4, the world-wide famous Chinese pianist Lang Lang was in Florence, where he exhibited within the manifestation Florence Musical…

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Cross-strait relations: Xi Jinping meets KMT Eric Chu in Beijing

Cross-strait relations: Xi Jinping meets KMT Eric Chu in Beijing

A historic meeting took place on May 4 in Beijing, where, in the Great Hall of People, Xi Jinping held talks with Eric Chu. The…

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Xi visits China’s iron brother: the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Xi visits China’s iron brother: the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

On April 20 and 21 Chinese President Xi Jinping paid its first visit to Islamabad since he took leadership in 2013. The long-awaited visit to…

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China’s Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: supporters and absentees

China’s Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: supporters and absentees

From Brazil to New Zealand, from South Korea to Switzerland, countries from the five continents are expressing interest in joining the China-led Asia Infrastructure Investment…

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Our team

Our team

Prof Antonio Frisoli Director (Academic Cooperation) antonio.frisoli@santannapisa.it Mo Surong 莫素荣 Translator and Social Media Assistant surong.mo@santannapisa.it Curriculum vitae Zhang Yangxin 张扬新  Office Assistant y.zhang@santannapisa.it Curriculum Vitae Marco Bonaglia…

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PhD recruitment corner and Sant’Anna Desk

PhD recruitment corner and Sant’Anna Desk

The GGII promotes the enrolment of the best students of CQU into the academic programmes of Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies through a dedicated annual…

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Contact us

Contact us

Contacts: Email of the Institute: galilei@santannapisa.it QQ: 1940569502 ————————————————– Our address: Galileo Galilei Italian Institute Shapingba District, Sha Zheng Jie n.174, Chongqing University Campus A,…

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About us

About us

The Galileo Galilei Italian Institute (GGII) was established in December 2007 in the main campus of Chongqing University. The Institute is the result of a cooperation agreement…

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Workshops about Italy

Workshops about Italy

The Institute organises workshops to promote and spread knowledge of the Italian culture in the Municipality of Chongqing. Each event focuses on a specific topic, testifying to…

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