Alberto Bradanini, Italian ambassador to China. [Photo/Provided to english.gov.cn]

I would say those regarding the environment, agriculture/food safety, health and sustainable urbanization are the issues and plans mentioned in the report that interest me most. These are all sectors where Premier Li Keqiang expressed, on March 5, a strong need for innovation and reform. Such processes, in order to be truly successful, need to rely also on the contribution of friendly Countries: Italy is ready to provide the technology and expertise she possesses in these fields in order to engage in a mutually beneficial collaboration with China.

Over the last year or so, the Chinese government took important steps to consolidate and further improve the living standards of her citizens, as well as to promote innovation, R & D and the quality of labor. China, steadily projected into the future, is perfectly aware of where she is and wants to go.

Our attention is especially focused on the economic front, in particular on how the current round of market reforms in China could benefit the general welfare of the population. We are also interested in those aspects that might positively affect the economic and commercial relations with Beijing’s foreign partners, with a view to pursuing win-win partnerships and share the benefits of a mutual cooperation: in my knowledge, this is a principle that the Chinese Government understands and seeks to implement.

The fruits of economic growth should be made available to the widest possible number of Chinese people, especially those from disadvantaged areas and backgrounds. Social protection (healthcare, education and pension treatment) should be further expanded. There are also other unresolved issues that have an impact on the well-being of the people, such as the right to a clean and healthy environment and the access to safe food and water. Chinese authorities are well aware of the challenges ahead and I am confident that they shall adopt the best suitable policies to address them.

-- Alberto Bradanini,

Italian ambassador to China