This article presents some research evidence taken from the Future Stakeholders Project survey conducted during the academic years 2021/22 and 2022/23 by the Italy-China Competence & Sentiment Observatory (ICCSO), with the aim of probing knowledge, skills and perceptions of Italian university students enrolled in political science and linguistics degree programs aimed toward educational or professional careers expressly or potentially focused on China. The focus here is more specifically on linguistic and cultural skills, highlighting the critical issues and potential strengths of the Italian educational and training system with respect to the strategic goal of boosting the skills necessary for a better understanding of contemporary China.
“Italy’s moves reflect a growing alignment with the United States and like-minded partners, while also acknowledging the need to reduce vulnerabilities created by excessive... Read More
“Quello che ha caratterizzato la ‘Nuova Era’, il termine che viene utilizzato in Cina per indicare il periodo iniziato nel 2012 con l’ascesa di... Read More
“The diplomatic presence would allow China to better protect its economic interests and also to position itself for potential reconstruction opportunities as the situation... Read More
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“Pékin ne soutiendra pas publiquement la République islamique parce qu’elle n’est pas une alliée, elle est une partenaire stratégique. La Chine permet au régime... Read More

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