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The Sun
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
'Eternal City' Pompeii Exhibition Opens in Hunan, Marking New Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange
CHANGSHA, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 July 2025 - On July 8, the exhibition 'Encountering Pompeii: The Eternal City' opened at the Hunan Museum's Special Exhibition Hall 1. It is jointly organized by the Hunan Museum, Naples National Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Museum of the Campi Flegrei in the Castle of Baia, and the Collections Department of Naples University 'Federico II,' with Beijing Shengxuan Cultural Group Co., Ltd. as co-organizer. Duan Xiaoming, Director of the Hunan Museum, noted in his opening speech that this year marks the 55th anniversary of China-Italy diplomatic ties. This exhibition continues the museum's collaboration with Italian cultural institutions, following the 'The Trans-Cultural Exchanges and Interactions Between Italy and China From the 13th Century to 16th Century' (2017), 'Ancient Egyptian Finds Exhibition' (2018), and 'She Walks in Beauty: Women of the Han Dynasty and Roman Empire' (2024), showcasing close cooperation in heritage preservation and exchange. The exhibition highlights the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried and preserved by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 CE. Once a thriving Mediterranean trade hub, Pompeii was first settled by the Oscans in the 8th century BCE, later allied with Greek city-states, and became a flourishing Roman metropolis. UNESCO calls it 'the only archaeological site offering a complete picture of an ancient Roman city.' More than 130 original Italian artifacts—many debuting in Hunan or even China—are on display, including frescoes, sculptures, bronzes, and gold. Paired with recreated scenes, they vividly portray Pompeii's grandeur, daily life, and artistic culture. The exhibition comprises four sections: 'Lost Civilization: A City Frozen in Time'; 'The Best Place on Earth: Pompeii and Its Surroundings'; 'Stories of the Ancient City: Lives of Pompeiians'; and 'The Tragedy of the Volcano: Eternal Awe and Love.' A concluding immersive space with multi-channel projections and 3D effects lets visitors experience Pompeii and reflect on life's fragility amid disaster. On opening day, the museum also hosted a live dubbing performance and an academic lecture by Italian experts. The exhibition runs through November 2.
Arabian Post
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arabian Post
'Eternal City' Pompeii Exhibition Opens in Hunan, Marking New Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange
CHANGSHA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 11 July 2025 – On July 8, the exhibition 'Encountering Pompeii: The Eternal City' opened at the Hunan Museum's Special Exhibition Hall 1. It is jointly organized by the Hunan Museum, Naples National Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Museum of the Campi Flegrei in the Castle of Baia, and the Collections Department of Naples University 'Federico II,' with Beijing Shengxuan Cultural Group Co., Ltd. as co-organizer. Duan Xiaoming, Director of the Hunan Museum, noted in his opening speech that this year marks the 55th anniversary of China-Italy diplomatic ties. This exhibition continues the museum's collaboration with Italian cultural institutions, following the 'The Trans-Cultural Exchanges and Interactions Between Italy and China From the 13th Century to 16th Century' (2017), 'Ancient Egyptian Finds Exhibition' (2018), and 'She Walks in Beauty: Women of the Han Dynasty and Roman Empire' (2024), showcasing close cooperation in heritage preservation and exchange. The exhibition highlights the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, buried and preserved by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 CE. Once a thriving Mediterranean trade hub, Pompeii was first settled by the Oscans in the 8th century BCE, later allied with Greek city-states, and became a flourishing Roman metropolis. UNESCO calls it 'the only archaeological site offering a complete picture of an ancient Roman city.' ADVERTISEMENT More than 130 original Italian artifacts—many debuting in Hunan or even China—are on display, including frescoes, sculptures, bronzes, and gold. Paired with recreated scenes, they vividly portray Pompeii's grandeur, daily life, and artistic culture. The exhibition comprises four sections: 'Lost Civilization: A City Frozen in Time'; 'The Best Place on Earth: Pompeii and Its Surroundings'; 'Stories of the Ancient City: Lives of Pompeiians'; and 'The Tragedy of the Volcano: Eternal Awe and Love.' A concluding immersive space with multi-channel projections and 3D effects lets visitors experience Pompeii and reflect on life's fragility amid disaster. On opening day, the museum also hosted a live dubbing performance and an academic lecture by Italian experts. The exhibition runs through November 2. Hashtag: #HunanMuseum The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
The Star
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Interview: Former Italian senator sees robust potential for stronger Italy-China ties
ROME, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Former Italian Senator Manuel Vescovi emphasized the potential for enhanced Italy-China cooperation in economic and cultural fields, describing such collaboration as "a gateway to tremendous opportunities." In a recent interview with Xinhua, Vescovi, who served on Italy's Senate Foreign Affairs Committee from 2018 to 2022, urged Italian enterprises to engage with China's dynamic market proactively. "China's market is enormous and still expanding," he said, noting that China has remained Italy's largest Asian trade partner, with bilateral trade reaching 72.54 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Highlighting particular areas of opportunity such as renewable energy, automotive manufacturing, and agri-food exports, Vescovi said Italy's renowned expertise aligns well with China's market demands. Marking the 55th anniversary of China-Italy diplomatic relations in 2025, he underscored the historic cultural exchanges spanning over two millennia. "We should leverage these historical bonds to propel our partnership to new heights," he said. Recent high-level visits, including those by Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to China, have led to a new three-year cooperation agreement through 2027, focusing on green technology, advanced manufacturing, and cultural exchanges. Vescovi firmly believes in the value of grassroots diplomacy. "It's important to start from the local level rather than relying solely on high-level summits," he said. As an example, he recently led a delegation from Grosseto, Tuscany, to Nanping in China's Fujian Province, initiating a sister-city partnership. During the visit, the two cities signed an agreement and hosted forums on trade, tourism, and education exchanges. By June 2025, Italy and China had established 90 sister-city pairings, which Vescovi sees as essential platforms for tangible and consistent cooperation. During his visit, Vescovi was particularly impressed by China's technological achievements, citing an advanced automobile factory capable of producing a car every 76 seconds as "an incredible engineering achievement." He also toured factories producing eco-friendly bamboo products, highlighting a Fujian-based company keen on opening a branch in Italy, a direct outcome of the sister-city relationship. "Local partnerships foster concrete results through business matchmaking," he noted, emphasizing the need for sustained and consistent engagement. Looking forward, Vescovi is optimistic about the future of Italy-China relations. He envisions scenarios where Italian cities like Grosseto become popular destinations for Chinese tourists, and Chinese tech startups collaborate with Italian artisans. "China has so much to offer, and so do we," he remarked, emphasizing mutual learning opportunities. Specifically, he suggested that Italy could benefit from China's successful territorial marketing and sustainable practices, while China could leverage Italy's expertise in design, high-end manufacturing, and agri-food. Stressing the importance of ongoing cultural exchanges alongside economic collaboration, Vescovi called for regular delegations, student exchanges, and joint cultural initiatives. "Only by being culturally and economically open can we genuinely thrive together," he said, reflecting the enduring legacy of Marco Polo's historic journey, which continues to inspire the strengthening of contemporary Italy-China ties.
The Star
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Italian scholars back China's multilateral vision, call for deeper partnership
ROME, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Italian experts hailed China's peaceful development path and called for deeper bilateral cooperation to promote global peace and stability at a seminar marking the 55th anniversary of China-Italy diplomatic relations last Friday. Giancarlo Elia Valori, president of the Foundation for International and Geopolitical Studies of Italy, highlighted the long-standing friendship between the two countries, tracing it back to Marco Polo. He also welcomed the recent UN decision to adopt June 10 as the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, an initiative proposed by China. Chinese Ambassador to Italy Jia Guide reviewed the fruits of bilateral ties since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1970, and called for continued collaboration as guardians of peace and security, advocates of shared development, and models of mutual learning. In his remarks, Valori criticized the imbalance of the U.S.-led postwar global order and said China's vision of a shared future offers a fairer and more inclusive framework for international cooperation. Pino Arlacchi, former UN under-secretary-general praised China's peaceful global role and its support for a multipolar world. He expressed hope for stronger Italy-China cooperation within the UN, especially in cultural and intellectual exchange. A special exhibition celebrating 55 years of bilateral diplomatic relations was also held on the sideline of the seminar.
