Founded in 2004 by a group of Italian companies with strong business ties in China, SVILUPPO CINA is an apolitical and non-profit association, among companies, entities and people with an interest in developing social and economic relations with China. Its activities focus on promoting industrial, commercial, financial and cultural relations, and technological cooperation between Italian and Chinese companies. Sviluppo Cina offers partner research services, commercial development, business incubation, logistics, Foreign Direct Investments, industrial projects, joint ventures, quality control and certification, tax and legal advice and, more generally, support services for Italian companies interested in developing economic relations with China. The Association has presently 25 members involved in different kind of industries, including trade of consumer goods, mechanical industry, food & beverage, financial and business professional services, in addition to over 300 associated companies, affiliated through the International Propeller Clubs, that include all major Italian companies and associations engaged in transportation, logistics, international freight forwarding, port and maritime services, ship owners and Port Authorities.
