Italy Must Turn a New Page, or Learn to Live With its Mistakes
To the Chinese, Italian politics are completely incomprehensible. Not even the thinkers of the CCP, the Italianists, or the…
Italy’s Economic Ties With India Have Bigger Problems Than The Recent Maritime Scandal
Throughout the tormented saga of the Italian Marines being held in India there has been speculation regarding the potential…
Did China Take A Bite Out Of A Rotten Apple?
In an ironic lexical revenge, China has set upon its enemies with accusations of arrogance. Long denounced for its…
China’s Beleaguered Relationship With The Vatican
China’s reaction to Taiwan’s undisputed diplomatic success on the occasion of Pope Francis’ inauguration was composed at best. There…
Signs Of A Rift Along The Beijing-Pyongyang Axis?
In Panmunjon, in the heart of the demilitarized zone, the border between the two Koreas can be found drawn…
Xi Jinping’s Newest Challenge: Protecting Intellectual Property
For once, China does not have time on its side. The country’s attempt to let the passing of time…
Chinese Railways Bringing Singapore And The Southern Seas Ever Closer
A small but significant link has been added to the connections between China and Southeast Asia. After seven years…
Our Friend, The Bear
China’s forthcoming president, Mr Xi Jinping, has announced his first official visit will be in Moscow, sometime before attending…
Italy's dilemma: revival or default
Italy’s impossible current political situation is the result of five separate paradoxes, one for each major party. The PD…
Italian Paradoxology – A Stranger in a Strange Land
“Planning is the kiss of death of entrepreneurship” – Peter Drucker. All through the international press and international investor communities…