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The second webtalk of "Sharing Is Caring: Issues for the MEWG in China" will take place on May 19th, 2022 at 11:00 AM (Beijing time). "Sharing Is Caring" is the new webinar series launched by the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) together with our Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG).  During this session, we will invite company executives operating in the Machinery sector to discuss the current situation and its effects on current business affairs, focusing on the issues related to the Supply Chain. In this exclusive 1-hour virtual exchange, high-level executives will share their own experiences and provide insights into topics such as: What is their company's current situation? How about their transportation and logistics needs? Are they seeing delays and disruption in their transportation and logistics supply chain management in China? How the current COVID-19 restrictions in Shanghai, Qingdao and the semi-lockdown of Suzhou negatively impacted their supply chain and consequently their business? What are the short- and medium-term implications? Are they reconsidering their supply chain strategies? What best-practice advice can you share? On what topics do you require advice or assistance?   AGENDA (Beijing Time) 11:00 - 11:05 Introduction from the moderator of the Webtalk Series, Antonio Tagliati, Vice Coordinator of the MEWG and Sales and Marketing Manager at ISB Industries  11:05 - 11:25 Presentation of the companies, protagonists of sharing experiences: Piaggio China, Carraro China, Caprari China, Piovan Plastic Machinery 11:25 - 11:55 Panel discussion focused on the Supply Chain, with: -Luca Dalla Vecchia, Purchase and Logistic Management at Piaggio China -Andrea Fassina, Head of Procurement & Supply Chain at Carraro China -Massimiliano Maria Palaia, Country Manager at Caprari China -Flavio Zaghini, General Manager at Piovan Plastic Machinery 11:55 - 12:15 Q&A from the audience   EVENT DETAILS Date: May 19th 2022  Time: 11 am – 12:15 pm (Beijing time) Method: Online via Zoom Event fee: Free of charge (CICC Members) / 150 RMB (Non-Members) Language: English Target: European companies operating in the manufacturing industry Format: Panel discussion   Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   ANY QUESTIONS ON THE TOPIC? Please note that questions proposed by the participants to the speaker experts need to be sent to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  before the webinar takes place. Do you want to be one of the panelists for the next webinars? Write to us at infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  indicating the macro sector to which your company belongs (machinery, automotive, etc.).   "Sharing Is Caring: Issues for the MEWG in China" is a new webinar series aimed at providing useful tools to overcome the current market difficulties due to the recent COVID restrictions. The main objective of the webinar series is to share the experiences of companies belonging to the Mechanical Engineering Working Group operating in China, which we have divided into 7 major macro sectors: • Components • Machinery • Industrial Services • Automotive • Manufacturing • Electronics • Home Applications Sharing one's difficulties, experiences and business sentiment can also inspire other companies or be a good opportunity to receive support. The main issues and common discussion topics that we have identified are: • Reopening of activities • Supply Chain • Incentives • Block of production • Logistic • HR  

The Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG) of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is working on a webinar series on different topics called "Sharing is caring: Issues for the MEWG in China", aimed at overcoming the current market difficulties due to the recent COVID restrictions. The main objective of the webinar series is to share the experiences of companies belonging to the Mechanical Engineering Working Group operating in China, which we have divided into 7 major macro sectors: • Components • Machinery • Industrial Services • Automotive • Manufacturing • Electronics • Home Applications   Sharing one's difficulties, experiences and business sentiment can also inspire other companies or be a good opportunity to receive support. The main issues and common discussion topics that we have identified are: • Reopening of activities • Supply Chain • Incentives • Block of production • Logistic • HR     The first webtalk will debut on May 12th, 2022 at 11:00 (Beijing time). The Mechanical Engineering Working Group will invite company executives operating in the components sector to discuss the current situation and its effects on current business affairs, focusing on the restart after the lockdown. In this exclusive 1-hour virtual exchange, high-level executives will share their own experiences and provide insights into topics such as:   What is their company's current situation? Talking about the reopening of the production plants, what obstacles are those companies currently facing and how can they overcome them? What are the short- and medium-term implications? What best-practice advice can you share? On what topics do you require advice or assistance?   AGENDA (CST) 11:00 - 11:05 Paolo Bazzoni, Chairman of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce  11:05 - 11:10 Introduction from the Moderator on the Webtalk Series, Alberto Fochesato, APAC Sales Director of Würth Industry Service China 11:10 - 11:25 Presentation of the companies, protagonists of sharing experiences: Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd., Gefran, Würth Industry China 11:25 - 11:55 Panel discussion focused on the restart after the lockdown, with: -Lorenzo Maffioli, Managing Director of Itema Weaving Machinery (China) Co., Ltd. -Fabrizio Merz, General Manager of Gefran -Larry B. Stevens, CEO of Würth Industry China 11:55 - 12:15 Q&A from the audience   EVENT DETAILS When: May 12th, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm (Beijing time) How: Online (Zoom) Event fee: Free of charge (CICC Members) / 150 RMB (Non-Members) Event Language: English Target: European companies operating in the manufacturing industry Format: Panel discussion   Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   ANY QUESTION ON THE TOPIC? Please note that questions proposed by the participants to the speaker experts need to be sent to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  before the webinar takes place. Do you want to be one of the panelists for the next webinars? Write to us at infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com  indicating the macro sector to which your company belongs (machinery, automotive, etc.).

The Mechanical Engineering Working Group (MEWG) of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is pleased to invite you to the webinar “How to Choose the Right Partner in China. Focus on the Manufacturing Industry”, on April 7th 2022, at 2 pm - 3:30 pm. The webinar aims to prepare foreign companies operating in the manufacturing sector looking for Chinese business partners. During this session, the CICC Mechanical Engineering Working Group will discuss with our experts which are the most important aspects to be considered while selecting a business partner in China, including the necessary background checks, different (legal) forms of cooperation, financial transaction, Merger, Acquisition and Taxation - Financial Due Diligence and Company Evaluation on Target Partner.   Background The main goal of the webinar is to provide adequate tools to companies participating in the B2B activities scheduled in April (date tbc), in Shanghai, during the CREATIVE WORLD LEADS THE FUTURE – China-Europe SME Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum. The forum and B2B Matchmaking are organized by the Shanghai Municipality with the intent to foster cooperation and working opportunities between European and Chinese SMEs. The process will be managed by Shanghai SME Department which will search and propose to the applicant company the best choice and other potential partners for the purpose stated in the application. This is a golden opportunity to find that missing piece of the puzzle and expand the business horizons of your company and operations.   Event Details When: April 7th 2022, 2 pm - 3:30 pm (Beijing time) How: Online (Zoom) Event fee: CICC Members: free of charge / Non-Members: 150 RMB Event Language: English Target: European companies operating in the manufacturing industry, especially SMEs Format: Panel discussion moderated by Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the CICC Mechanical Engineering Working Group   AGENDA - 14:00-14:05  Institutional Greetings by Alessandra Palumbo, Commercial Consul at Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai  - 14:05-14:10  Institutional Greetings by Paolo Bazzoni, Chairman at China-Italy Chamber of Commerce  - 14:10-14:25  Introduction of the speakers: Guido D. Giacconi, Co-founder and Chairman, In3act Srl, Simon Laube, Senior Associate, International Business Advisory at Dezan Shira & Associates, Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RsA Asia, Matteo Zhi, Senior Partner, D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel Moderated by Carlo Nizia, Vice Coordinator of the CICC Mechanical Engineering Working Group - 14:25-15:15  Panel discussion: How to choose the right partner in China.  - 15:15-15:30  Q&A      Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up! Please note that questions proposed by the participants to the speaker experts need to be sent to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com before the webinar takes place.   SPEAKERS Guido D. Giacconi, Co-founder and Chairman, In3act Srl Ing. Guido D. Giacconi is co-founder and currently President of In3act Srl, an Italian business strategy consulting and advisory company with operations in China since 2006, focused on Energy and Environmental Protection, Regions Business and Economy Planning, Automotive, Machinery, Engineering, Consumer Goods, Chemical, Retail. On top of Foreign Clients, in China In3act honored to assist also National and Local Chinese Governments. He is also CEO of In3act Global - a Group holding with interests in consulting and investments - CEO of GDG&C Srl, a business consulting company specialized in SMEs, active in Europe and China. Currently, National Vice President of European Union Chamber of Commerce (EUCCC). Simon Laube, Senior Associate, International Business Advisory at Dezan Shira & Associates Simon Laube is a Senior Associate with the International Business Advisory team at Dezan Shira & Associates’ Shanghai office. He guides foreign investors through their market entry process into China, from pre-entry assessment to corporate structuring, and ongoing support in conjunction with his tax, accounting and payroll colleagues. Simon is also part of the company’s German Desk, for which he is the point of contact for German-speaking clients. Before joining Dezan Shira & Associates, Simon acquired extensive experience in international business management, leading the Europe office of a boutique American trading company in the automotive and motorcycle industries. His deep engagement with business partners in Asia as well as the business expertise he developed managing mass production supply chains in the region, led him to his current position in Shanghai. Lorenzo Riccardi, Managing Partner of RsA Asia Lorenzo Riccardi is the Managing Director of RsA Asia and Treasurer of China-Italy Chamber of Commerce; he is a CPA specialized in international taxation and has covered roles in the governance of non-profit organizations and multi-national companies including the largest Italian groups in luxury, food and mechanical sectors. He has published extensively on foreign investments in developing and frontier economies. Matteo Zhi, Senior Partner, D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel Mr Matteo Zhi is graduated from Nanjing University Law School for his bachelor’s degree in law and then respectively graduated from Rome Tre University and Shanghai Jiaotong University for his master’s degrees. Mr Zhi advises European and Chinese clients on various legal matters and business transactions in China and cross-border, with special focus on manufacturing companies. Special focus areas in foreign direct investment, mergers & acquisitions, cybersecurity and data protection, corporate restructuring, PO and refinancing, commercial, real estate, construction as well as dispute resolution. He is fluent reading, writing, speaking in Chinese, Italian and English. Passed the Chinese Bar Exam and admitted to Shanghai Bar Association.   Know more about MEWG The MEWG represents the interest of all Italian companies in China working directly or indirectly in the sector on a national base. MEWG Objectives • Coordinate and promote all Italian members’ needs which are active in many different industries of the Chinese mechanical engineering sector (machinery, automotive, component manufacturers, mechanical engineering …); • Promote and raise awareness on the size and the importance of the Italian technology in the sector to all institutions in China and Italy that are our natural counterparts, in order to develop business opportunities; • Coordinate and promote activities and events that boost the visibility and the image of “Technology Made in Italy”; • Inform all members on the topic Made in China 2025, particularly with regard to risks and opportunities for Italian businesses; • Become a reference for all mechanical engineering companies within the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), lobbying private and public institutions active in the Chinese market. For more information about the MEWG please contact the email address: infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com   The CICC Team