Green technology into Italy and an important opportunity for the Chinese economic and trade exchanges

Italy industry Federation President Martha ceccaglia recent interview with Xinhua said the green tech is further promoting Italy bilateral economic and trade relations with an important opportunity for the Chinese market is very important for Italy. Current Italy economy despite steady recovery trend, but still need to be committed to structural reforms to ensure the smooth development of the economy.

Green technology promoting cooperation

Martha ceccaglia said that the Chinese Government to promote green technologies and environmental protection industry, shows that the response to global climate change in the will and determination, and Italy in the protection of the environment, the development of green economy. She said that Italy's new technology like fashion, food, furniture and design, is the "Italy" business card "manufacturing," and represents the highest level of skill. Today in Italy have mastered the use of green technologies for sustainable development, improving the energy efficiency of knowledge and technology, which will bring great cooperation between the two countries.

Martha ceccaglia said that Italy exported to China's national export products accounted for only 2% of the total, she looks forward to the future economic and trade relations between the two countries could continue development. She believes that China's domestic market is growing, Italy cannot ignore this important strategic partner. "With the growing middle class, the Chinese market is Italy enterprises overseas sales of preference, especially in times of global financial crisis, China's market even more important. China is not the only competitor, but we must work together in partnership. ”

In 2008, the Italian bilateral trade reached a record high of 380 billion, close to the two countries established by 2010 to reach 400 billion in bilateral trade. At present, Italy has become the fifth largest in the EU's trading partners and third-largest technology introduction of origin.

Structural reforms-growth

Martha ceccaglia said that the financial crisis has brought unprecedented worldwide, and Italy also suffering. "And the first quarter of 2008, compared to Italy's current GDP declined 7%, reduced 70 000 jobs. But our industry overcome the shock, showed a very strong adaptability. ”

Martha ceccaglia said that Italy's economic rebound exceeded expectations: rely on export, the month of May this year Italy's industrial production index annualised growth exceeding 7%, positive data enables her to Italy's future economic trends are optimistic.

Martha ceccaglia also warned that if Italy is structural reform to ensure that economic growth, the country's future still face uncertainty. She stressed that the Government must encourage investment, competition and innovation, and improve productivity.

In addition, Martha ceccaglia think Italy must remain in the international market and increase their competitiveness. "The global financial crisis, the global economic and geopolitical Center turned to emerging market countries, we must be ready to take on the field changes. Emerging market countries for our industrial systems is the tremendous opportunities that the future of our development in large part by our attractive emerging market demands. ”

Italy industry Federation is one of Italy's largest and most extensive industry associations, and over 14 million businesses are members of the Federation. Founded in 1910 in Italy industry Federation Centennial birthday this year, usher, the Federation has special publication entitled "Italy 2015" document portrays Italy over the next few years will face major challenges and develop the reform programme for the Government to provide advice.