China Slips (Quietly) Into Italy

In his contribution to the World Policy Journal’s Fall 2015 issue, "China Slips (Quietly) into Italy," Francesco Galietti explores whether his native Italy should feel flattered or used as China steps in to revive its economy. Here we observe China’s most notable recent investments as it attempts to establish a more permanent European foothold.

2014-01-01 00:00:00

Banks of Outsiders

More than one-third of Italian companies have sovereign investors, as opposed to the EU average of 15-25%

2014-03-27 00:00:00

Oil, Gas, Influence

The People’s Bank of China purchased a 2% stake in Italian gas and oil giant ENI and electricity and natural gas distributor ENEL

2014-05-08 00:00:00

Soft Power Company

Shanghai Electric buys a 40% stake in Italian power equipment manufacturer Ansaldo Energia

2014-07-01 00:00:00

The Moneyed Hand of Friendship

China’s exponential increase in investments can be viewed as part of a “charm offensive” against Italy,”.

2014-07-30 00:00:00

The Reti Sale

State lender Cassa Depositi (CDP) underwrites China’s State Grid Corporation purchase of a 35% stake in CDP Reti

2014-10-31 00:00:00

Jobs Wanted

Italy’s official unemployment rate hits 13.2%

2014-12-31 00:00:00

An Invested Interest

Beijing-based Dagong Global Credit Rating named Italy China's number two investment destination after Britain.

2015-01-01 00:00:00

Italy's Paradox

Italy's polarized economic climate makes it a logical target for sovereign investment efforts

2015-01-02 00:00:00

Consolidation Crunch

In 2015, municipalities must consolidate the debts of municipal-owned companies as dictated by a bill passed in 2011.

2015-01-02 00:00:00

The F21 Deal

China purchases a significant stake in F21, a domestic infrastructure investor

2015-03-23 00:00:00

An Institution Blows Out

China National Chemical Corp buys Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli

2015-07-23 00:00:00

At Silk Road's End

Former Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni welcomes a large Chinese delegation to the destination of the Silk Road, in Venice.

2016-01-01 00:00:00

Protecting The Future

Italy needs a system similar to the American Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States if it wants to retain control of its domestic industries

China Slips (Quietly) Into Italy

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