FM: Chinese orchestra's landmark concert in Vatican "a big success"

BEIJING, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The China Philharmonic Orchestra's performance for Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday in Vatican City is "a big success" as a people-to-people exchange event through culture and art, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang on Thursday.
According to reports, Pope Benedict XVI described the Beijing Olympic Games as "an event of great importance for the entire human family" as he received the China Philharmonic at the Vatican.

China has taken notice of that and considered the Pope's words relevant to the Chinese orchestra concert, Qin told a press conference.

"The concert helped strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between Chinese and Europeans," Qin said.

"Art is the common treasure of all human beings, and music is abridge that can bring together people from different countries," the spokesman added.

The orchestra played WA Mozart's Requiem and Chinese folk songs, accompanied by the Shanghai Opera House Chorus at the Paul VI Audience Hall in Vatican City. This is the first time the orchestra has made an appearance in the Vatican, which has no diplomatic ties with China.
China is willing to improve relations with Vatican and to continue making efforts to that effect, Qin said.

"We would like to further conduct constructive dialogue with the Vatican based on relative principles so as to push bilateral ties towards normalization," Qin said.

The Chinese government has repeated its stance of improving ties with the Vatican while insisting on two principles: the Vatican should end its "diplomatic relationship" with Taiwan, and stop interfering in China's internal affairs using the excuse of religion.

Speech by Vice Foreign Minister Wang Yi at The 7th "Spring of Diplomats"

Distinguished diplomatic envoys,

Distinguished business representatives,

Dear friends,

Let me begin by thanking the Association of Former Diplomats of China (AFDC) for inviting me to today's event. On behalf of the Chinese Foreign Ministry,

I wish to congratulate you on the success of the 7th "Spring of Diplomats". The "Spring of Diplomats" was launched in 2001 for the purpose of promoting exchanges, understanding, friendship and cooperation. Over the past few years, it has served as an important platform for friendly exchanges between Chinese diplomats and business people and their foreign counterparts, and has become a bridge linking the Chinese people with people of the rest of the world. I admire your valuable work. The year 2008 is of special significance for China and the world. It is the year of the Beijing Olympic Games.

The 1.3 billion Chinese people and indeed, people of the whole world are all eagerly looking forward to this great event. We were all touched by Premier Wen Jiabao's remarks at his press conference following this year's annual session of the National People's Congress.

He said that "the Chinese people are most sincere in their desire to host a successful Olympic Games.

The 1.3 billion Chinese people will greet visitors from all over the world with smile, and their goodwill will be fully reciprocated by people of the whole world." As you can see, today the Chinese people are embracing the world with their sincere smile and are fully prepared to welcome guests from abroad.

We have been overwhelmed by the good wishes from around the world and moved by the friendship expressed to us by people of different colors and races.

However, It was shocking to see some people attempting to sabotage the relay of the Olympic torch, a symbol of the shared dream of humanity. Their acts were a humiliation to the Olympic spirit.

I am sure that like me, you all remember how the Chinese torch bearer Jin Jing courageously protected the torch in her wheelchair.

That scene touched all the Chinese people and kind-hearted people around the world.

That scene tore up the disguise of those separatists for Tibet independence and exposed their craze for violence.That scene made clear to all what is right and what is wrong, what is beautiful and what is ugly, and what is just and what is despicable.

Seeing such brutal violence happening in broad daylight, people cannot but ask:When right and wrong is so crystal clear, how come there are still some people who try to cover those thugs with a cloak of "peace" and attack the lawful measures taken by the Chinese Government?

How come there are some people who have never been to Tibet but keep saying that Tibetan religion, language and culture are being destroyed and the Tibetan people are living in misery? On what ground are they making such allegations?

How come we find almost no picture of lawless people beating, smashing up properties, looting, burning, killing the innocent and sabotaging the Olympic torch relay in some western media which have always claimed to be impartial, objective and authoritative?

Why are there so many untruthful reports that purposefully glorify the violence?A straight answer to all these questions is that prejudice has blinded the eyes and rumours have covered up the truth. Not long ago, I heard such words that the Olympic torch relay was obstructed only in democratic countries and not in non-democratic countries.

I don't understand the logic behind this absurd conclusion, but I believe that most people will be surprised at such a conclusion and sense the arrogance behind it.

Democracy is not exclusive to anyone. And nobody has the speicial privilege to judge whether a country is democratic or not. To do that would only show the lack of democracy.

Dear friends,Arrogance and bias will not prevail in the long run. A small number of people hostile to China can in no way represent the international public opinion. We will enhance communication and exchanges with other countries so that they will be able to see a true China and people from abroad will not be confused by false statements.

What is the true picture of China?Thirty years of reform and opening-up have made a world of difference in China and its relations with the world. Just as President Hu Jintao stated, historic changes have taken place in the visages of the Chinese people, China and the Communist Party of China. So have China's relations with the world.

First, China has made enormous progress in economic, social and cultural development.China's economy has been growing at an average annual rate of nearly 10% for the past 30 years.

This is indeed remarkable. China's per capita GDP is 17 times larger than that of the early years of reform and opening-up. China is now the fourth largest economy and the third largest trading nation, compared with its 15th and 32nd places respectively 30 years ago.

It is particularly worth mentioning that since reform and opening-up China has reduced its rural poor by 228 million, making itself the only country in the world that has halved the number of poor population ahead of schedule set by the UN Millennium Development Goals.

World Bank statistics show that China can take credit for 67% of the achievements made in the past 25 years in the global fight against poverty.

I know Tibet has attracted a lot of attention recently. So I'd like to say a few words about the Tibetan Autonomous Region. The Central Government of China has always given high priority to and supported the development of Tibet. We have adopted a series of preferential policies for Tibet.

Tibet's GDP has been growing at over 12% in the past seven years and its per capita GDP is higher than the country's average.

The average life expectancy of the Tibetan people was only 35 years before the democratic reform in 1959. Now it is 67 years.

The ethnic Tibetan population has increased from 1 million in 1959 to 2.5 million today. Over 95% of the population in Tibet are ethnic Tibetans.

The Central Government is also committed to preserving the Tibetan religious and cultural heritage. There are over 1,780 religious sites in Tibet with more than 46,000 lamas and nuns, and people there fully enjoy freedom of religious belief. Both the Tibetan language and Mandarin are taught in Tibet and Tibetan is the prevailing language in the region.

Tibetan has become the first ethnic minority language in China with a set of international standards. There are over 50 Tibetology research centers throughout China.China has successfully lifted 20% of the humanity out of poverty in a short span of 30 years.

This is not only a tremedous achievement in the history of China's development, but also a significant contribution to the maintenance of world peace, the development of mankind and the protection of human rights.

China is now taking new steps to build a harmonious society. A harmonious society must be, first of all, a society that practices democracy and rule of law. Secondly, it must be a society that promotes equity and justice. We will also work to ensure harmony between man and nature.Second, China has become an important stakeholder in the international system.

China's role in the international system used to be rejected. But now most countries welcome China's involvement and hope to see China play a bigger role in the international system. As a member of over 100 inter-governmental organizations and a party to nearly 300 international treaties, China is an important stakeholder and plays an increasingly active and constructive role in the international system.

We will work with other countries to ensure that the international system will evolve in a way that is more just and equitable.As a responsible country, China is fulfilling its due responsibilities and obligations on its own initiative.

By far, China has carried out more than 2,000 aid programs for over 110 countries and regional organizations. China has reduced and cancelled debts of 44 underdeveloped countries totalling over 20 billion yuan.

It also plays a positive role in meeting global challenges such as climate change, environmental degradation and energy security. The international responsibilities China undertakes are not aimed at serving the interests of any individual country or group of countries, nor should they be judged by the standard of any single country or group of countries.

We will fulfill our responsibilities in accordance with our international obligations, and make contributions to the best of our ability. We will determine our positions on the merit of each case. We will take policies that uphold both China's interests and that of the people of the world. We will ensure that the international responsibilities that we undertake are in keeping with the trend of the times.Third, China is becoming an important force for world peace.China is committed to the peaceful settlement of international and regional disputes through dialogue.

It plays a constructive role on major international hotspot issues such as the Korean nuclear issue, the Iranian nuclear issue and the Middle East.

Our efforts have been recognized by the entire international community.China is actively involved in international peacekeeping operations. It has sent more than 10,000 peacekeepers to 22 UN peacekeeping missions, and it is the biggest troop contributing country among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.China is committed to the cause of international arms control and disarmament.

Since 1985, it has cut the size of its military by nearly two million in three stages. China stands for the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of nuclear weapons. It is the only nuclear state in the world that is unswervingly committed to no first use of nuclear weapons under any circumstances.Fourth, China has put forward a set of new diplomatic ideas consistent with the trend of the times.

Since the program of reform and opening-up was launched, China has, in response to the aspirations of countries and peoples in the world, put forward a series of major strategic ideas governing its diplomacy. China calls for building a new international political and economic order, promoting peace and development, advancing the process toward multipolarity, strengthening democracy in international relations and upholding models of development.In his report to the 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Hu Jintao pointed out that China believes that "people of all countries should join hands and strives to build a harmonious world of lasting peace and common prosperity".

To this end, China will keep to the path of peaceful development and firmly follow a win-win strategy of opening up.The concept of a harmonious world reflects the common aspirations of people around the world. It is based on greater inclusiveness and is more responsive of the needs of the new era. It has incorporated universal values and it is a reflection of the spirit of democracy, harmony, coordination and win-win progress. I believe it will get growing support from the international community.

Dear friends,Both China and the world are witnessing fast development and undergoing fundamental changes. Though China has made remarkable progress, there is still more room for improvement. China will remain a developing country for years to come. We will learn from the good experience and expertise of other countries.

We also welcome closer exchanges and cooperation with the rest of the world. China can not develop itself in isolation, and the world needs China for development. To promote mutual understanding and exchanges on an equal footing serves the shared interests of all countries.

China will work with the rest of the world to achieve our common goals.China will be more open and show greater confidence in integrating with the world. The world should also see China from a more objective, unbiased and long-term perspective.

Only in this way can China and the world work together for a brighter future of harmony, stability and prosperity.We still have a long way to go. I call on all of you to use your wisdom and make tireless efforts to further increase the understanding and exchanges between China and the world.

Thank you.

China Foreign Ministery Spokesperson Press Conference ( April 24, 2008)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Jiang Yu's Regular Press Conference on April 24, 2008

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Jiang Yu's Remarks on Paris City Council's Decision Concerning Dalai
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Jiang Yu's Regular Press Conference on April 24, 2008
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On the afternoon of April 24, 2008, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Jiang Yu held a regular press conference and answered questions on the Olympic torch relay, European Parliament's adoption of a resolution relating to China and etc.
Jiang Yu: Good afternoon! I have no announcement to start with. The floor is open.

Q: European Commissioner for External Relations Waldner said that the Chinese Government should have dialogue with Dalai in order to make substantive progress on the Tibet issue. The EU Delegation has proposed to have full and constructive communication with China on this issue during its stay in China. What is China's response?

A: As we underscored on many occasions, the Tibet issue is purely China's internal affair that brooks no foreign interference. This is our firm principled position which we hope the international community can fully understand. The Central Government's attitude to Dalai cannot be clearer, that is, the Dalai side must immediately stop all separatist and disruptive activities. The door for dialogue is open if Dalai accepts the requirement of the Central Government. We look forward to European Commission President Barroso's visit to China along with many other commissioners from 24 to 26. Apart from the theme of sustainable development and climate change, the two sides will also exchange views on China-EU relations and international and regional issues of common interest. We hope this visit will help us expand strategic common ground, build up political mutual trust and deepen cooperation of mutual benefit so as to promote a long-term, healthy and stable development of China-EU relations. In the past couple of months, we have reiterated our position on Tibet-related issues. We hope that the EU will respect facts and fully understand and support the Chinese Government and people's position on major issues that bear on our sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Q: How do you comment on the Olympic torch relay in Canberra? The Australian Olympic Committee said that the torch relay was very peaceful and successful albeit the Chinese escorts were minimized to only two or three. What is China's response?

A: As we saw several hours ago, the Olympic torch relay in Canberra concluded safely and smoothly. It was a grand event with many passionate participants from all walks of life in Australia. Australia offered effective cooperation during the torch relay. Carrying the concept of peace, friendship and harmony, and bringing the Olympic spirit to the world, the Olympic flame is sure to win warm welcome wherever it goes, leaving no room for any disruptive attempts.

Q: Former French Prime Minister Raffarin will arrive in Beijing today before he conveys a letter from President Sarkozy to Chinese leaders. Does China have any message for President Sarkozy?

A: At the invitation of People's Institute of Foreign Affairs, Former French Prime Minister Raffarin will visit China from April 24 to 27. Mr. Raffarin is an old friend of the Chinese people. The red carpet is rolled out for his visit, and leaders from the Central Government will meet with him. We hope the two sides can have an in-depth exchange of views on how to further promote our bilateral relations. We note that recently, people with visions in France have been working hard to build up mutual understanding between the two peoples and promote bilateral relations. We appreciate their efforts. Further development of China-France relations is in the common interest of the two peoples. We hope that people from both countries can cherish our friendly relations of cooperation which is the result of decades of joint efforts. We should view and handle this relationship from a strategic and long-term perspective to promote a sustained development of the bilateral relations.

Q: Does the Chinese Government support its citizens' legal protests over CNN's biased reports and its commentator Cafferty's insulting remarks against China? Will the domestic public opinion influence the Chinese Government's policy?

A: I have noted that some Chinese people are expressing their appeals on the internet spontaneously. What they are opposed to is the insults against the Chinese people and the distorted and biased reports on China. CNN should not turn a blind eye to their appeals. We have made clear our position on Cafferty's remarks which we hope CNN take serious. CNN's remarks and attitude have not only deeply hurt the feelings of the Chinese people, but also severely damaged CNN's own reputation, and undermined the cooperation between us as well. We'll wait and see how CNN will respond.

Q: An e-mail is currently circulating on the internet, calling on the Chinese people to launch protests during the May Day. Will the Chinese Government allow this kind of protest during the May Day?

A: I would not comment on those on-line remarks. I believe that people will exercise their freedom of expression within the framework of law. I also hope that the public would express their appeals in a reasonable, legal and just way.

Q: The European parliament recently adopted a resolution, alleging that China's unconditional support to some autocracies in Africa has led to human rights violation in those countries, and that China should cut down its fiscal support to those regimes. Do you have any comment on that?

A: We have taken note of the European parliament's criticism on China's policy toward Africa. This is a highly irresponsible and unfounded accusation in disregard of the facts. We urge the European parliament to stop the confrontational and provocative act and do more in the interest of China-EU relations. No one is in a better position than the African countries and their people to comment on China's policy toward Africa and China-Africa relations.

The African people welcome and support China-Africa cooperation, for it is in the interest of the common development of both sides. The cooperation between China and Africa can be traced back to over five decades ago. It did not start today when the oil price keeps rising. China-Africa relationship is featured with sincerity, friendliness, equality, mutual benefit, cooperation and common development. China respects African countries' independent choices of their own development path. We have never imposed our own values on other countries. Neither have we used aid as a tool of pressure.

The cooperation between China and Africa is pragmatic and extensive, covering fields of agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing, science, technology, culture, heath, human resources, education, tourism, sports, and etc. Moreover, in its cooperation with Africa, China has paid special attention to areas of technology and human resources cooperation. In doing so, we aim to enhance African countries' own capabilities of independent development. During the Beijing Summit of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum, China put forward an eight-point proposal for further development of China-Africa relations, including reducing or exempting debt, cutting tariff, enhancing training, increasing investment and aid. we hope that these new measures could bring concrete benefits to the African people.

The European parliament's resolution mentioned the energy cooperation between China and Africa. In fact, China lags far behind the EU and the US in its energy cooperation with Africa, both in scope and quality.

Africa exports 79% of its oil production, 36% of which goes to Europe, 33% to the US, and only 8.7% to China. If China's 8.7% share of the African oil exports is labeled as energy ravage, then what happens to the 36% ? In its energy cooperation with Africa, China adheres to the principles of equality, mutual benefit and win-win, helping the African countries to build their own oil industry and bring more job opportunities there. Chinese companies in Africa are doing a lot to repay local society by launching public goods programs, which are welcome by the local people. China-Africa energy cooperation is a cooperation of mutual benefit that perfectly follows international rules.

Many of them adopt the mode of international cooperation. China-Africa energy cooperation help the African countries transform their advantages in energy resources into advantages in development.

It is totally unreasonable to make irresponsible accusations against China-Africa energy cooperation. The European parliament's resolution also mentioned China's arms sales to Africa. Certainly the Chinese Government has been strictly observing relevant UN resolutions, and never sold arms to countries or regions under UN Security Council's arms embargo. The European parliament's accusation is totally unfounded and irresponsible.

Q: US intelligence officials claimed that they possess evidence that the DPRK had provided nuclear reactor devices to Syria. Could you confirm? Will that affect the Six-Party Talks?

A: As a matter of fact, we have seen that the second-phase action plan of the Six-Party Talks is proceeding proactively with positive progress in the disablement of DPRK nuclear facilities, implementation of assistance to the DPRK and improvement of relations between relevant countries. We hope the US and the DPRK continue to display sincerity and flexibility in enhancing consultation, so as to achieve positive results and properly address each other's concerns by strengthening mutual understanding and trust.

Q: You just mentioned China's arms sales to Africa, could you update us on the arms sales to Zimbabwe?

A: I expounded on China's position on this issue at the last briefing. According to my knowledge, relevant Chinese company has decided to ship back the cargo that was due to deliver to Zimbabwe.

Q: Paraguayan President-elect expressed willingness to develop relations with China. Is there any new development in China-Paraguay relations?

A: China is ready to establish and develop normal relations with any other country in the world on the basis of the One-China principle and the Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence. The One-China principle is one of our fundamental principles while handling relations with other countries.

Q: Some said that the Chinese Embassy in Australia provides accommodation and other assistance to those welcoming the torch relay in Canberra. Could you confirm? The US, civil groups in South Africa and the Zimbabwean opposition party asserted that arms sales to the Zimbabwean government would add destabilizing elements to local situation. How do you comment on that?

A: On your first question, I wonder the motives of those who keep asking us whether our embassies organized overseas Chinese to welcome the torch relay. Did they ask those disrupting the relay who is their organizer? I believe that will be more newsworthy. How come they have the freedom to disrupt and sabotage the torch relay, whereas Olympic-loving people have not the freedom to welcome the torch? On your second question, I made it very clear last time that the contract was signed last year and this is completely normal arms trade in no violation of Chinese laws and regulations and our international obligations. It is groundless that some attempt to play up and politicize the issue. Some people in the US always like to point a finger at others and act as world police. They are not that popular around the world. We have friendly relations with many African countries and we understand and support each other. Those attempts of playing off African countries against China will surely get nowhere.

Q: How many foreigners does China expect here during the Beijing Olympic Games? Why does China tighten up its visa policies? My second question is, some foreigners felt their safety under threat in the Carrefour incident happened in Zhuzhou, Hunan Province. How do you comment on this?

A: We cannot predict the exact figure of people to be here during the Olympic Games. All the people who love peace and Olympics are welcome to Beijing. We will be a hospitable host. As for the visa question, China will follow the Olympic routine and facilitate visa application by foreigners who want to come to China and attend the Olympic Games, an international sports event. Based on the practices of previous Olympics and other large-scale international sports events, we've made due arrangements regarding visa applications of foreigners in light of China's laws and regulations. For example, necessary documents need to be filed with the applications, which I believe is a normal and reasonable requirement. Besides, as for the question of the multiple-entry visa applications, as far as I know, such visas are still issued to those who meet the requirements. It is more convenient to apply for Chinese visa compared with many other countries. To ensure a smooth entry into China, We suggest foreigners to apply for visas in advance in their home or resident country. As for the safety of foreigners in China, the Chinese Government always protects the security and lawful rights of all foreigners in China pursuant to law. China is a safe destination. There are no reasons to lose confidence in this. We disapprove of the recent sporadic radical moves, which I believe will be properly addressed in accordance with law.

Q: The online protests and comments in China might be interpreted as anti-Western sentiment. Will that affect China's relations with other countries and tarnish China's image especially ahead of the Olympics?

A: You could see it is not that the Chinese are doing something against the West, instead, some in the West are challenging the Chinese. What the Chinese people express are righteous appeals and their opposition to biased reports, acts tarnishing China and those conniving with and supporting the separatist activities. I hope the international community heed the voice of them. China is a land of courtesy. The Chinese people will welcome athletes from all countries and people from various circles to attend the Beijing Olympic Games in a warm, friendly and open manner. We will work with other countries to host a great sports event and build a bridge of friendship and understanding among people across the world.

Q: The torch will pass through Nagano on April 26 and many have rallied there. What's your expectation for the relay before President Hu Jintao's visit?

A: It is the pride and honor of the Japanese people as well as a token of China-Japan friendship to have the torch relay in Nagano. I am glad to see people from all walks of life gather in Nagano to welcome the torch there. We hope the torch relay there will be smooth and safe so as to enhance the friendship between the two peoples and carry forward the Olympic spirit.

Q: According to the Japanese police, only two Chinese escorts will be allowed to follow the torch during the relay. Do you think that will affect the security of the torch?

A: The BOCOG is discussing with the Japanese side on the specific arrangement. It is believed that through the joint efforts, the relay in Nagano will proceed smoothly and securely. I am convinced that the Japanese police will make decisions based on their judgment of the situation there and provide proactive and effective assistance. If there are no more questions, thanks for your attendance.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Jiang Yu's Remarks on Paris City Council's Decision Concerning Dalai
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Q: The Paris city council approved the proposal raised by Mayor Delanoe of awarding "honorary citizen of Paris" to Dalai on April 21. How do you comment on that?

A: On April 21, the Paris city council approved the proposal to make Dalai an "honorary citizen of Paris", which grossly interferes in China's internal affairs and severely undermines China-France relations, in particular the existing friendly cooperation between Beijing and Paris. We express strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to that. Tibet is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory and Tibetan affairs are completely China's internal affairs. China strongly opposes any nation and individual using the Dalai issue to interfere in China's internal affairs. The words and deeds of Dalai over the past decades are self-evident that he is not just a religious figure, but a political exile bent on separatist activities under the disguise of religion.
The Dalai clique has premeditated, organized and instigated the "March 14" criminal act of violence in Lhasa and other places. Recently, some French people and media, ignoring the facts, have continuously made extremely negative remarks and reports concerning China.
The Olympic Torch relay in Paris was severely disturbed and disrupted. These have seriously injured the feelings of the Chinese people and undermined China-France relations.

The decision of the Paris city council to bestow "honorary citizen of Paris" on Dalai will only be seen as another severe provocative act against 1.3 billion Chinese people including the Tibetans, and further encourage the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan secessionists. China urges France to take immediate and effective measures to eliminate the negative impact caused by its erroneous act, stop encouraging and supporting the separatist activities of Tibetan separatist forces and stop interfering in China's internal affairs, so as to safeguard China-France relations through concrete actions.

Event: "Exhibition Subtle energies of matter"

L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Sezione di Shanghai ha il piacere di invitare tutti gli interessati alla

Cerimonia di chiusura della mostra Energie Sottili della Materia

in occasione della quale sarà possibile vedere una edizione speciale della mostra dal programma Eventi del Mondo (Shijie Feng) curato dal canale televisivo Arts (Yishu Renwen Pindao).
Durante la cerimonia sarà consegnato al Console Aggiunto Silvia Costantini il “bicchiere della staffa” e un vino d’onore per la sua partenza ai partecipanti.
A seguire, a cura dell’IGAV (Istituto Garuzzo per le Arti Visive), sperimentazioni video.
Saranno presentate, in collaborazione con le Cattedre di Arti e Culture Digitali e di Antropologia Culturale della Facoltà di Scienze della Comunicazione dell’Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza”, le sperimentazioni video “Sabbia Digitale” (vedere l’allegato).
La cerimonia avrà luogo il giorno 22 Febbraio ore 21.00
Indirizzo: MAO Club, Yue Yang Lu 46, vicino DongPing Lu
Ingresso libero


意大利驻沪总领事馆文化处荣幸邀请各位参加

展览“物质的微妙能量”闭幕晚会

届时将播放由上海艺术人文频道《世界风》节目制作的关于该展览的特辑。
高斯丹蒂尼领事将接受“马镫之杯”，所有参加者将可免费享用一杯美酒，为领事送行。
之后将播放由贾鲁佐视觉艺术学会制作的实验录像。
最后在罗马第一大学传播学系视觉艺术文化学和人类文化学的协助下，将播放实验录像“数码尘埃”（见附件）。
活动时间：2月22日21：00
活动地点：岳阳路46号（近东平路）MAO俱乐部
入场免费。

The Culture Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai is pleased to invite you to the

Closing Ceremony of the Exhibition Subtle energies of matter

On that occasion, a special screaming of the exhibition from the programme “World Events” (Shijie Feng) produced by the Arts Channel (Yishu Renwen Pindao) will be broadcasted.
During the ceremony, the “Cup of the Stirrup” will be presented to the Consul Silvia Costantini in occasion of her departure. Refreshments will be offered to the participants.
Experimental videos produced by IGAV (Garuzzo Institute for Visual Arts) will be broadcasted thereafter.
Experimental videos “Digital Dust” (see the attachment) also will be broadcasted. Those projections have been produced in collaboration with the University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Faculty of Communication Sciences, Chairs of Digital Arts and Cultures and Cultural Anthropology.
Date: February 22nd, at 21:00
Address: MAO Club, Yue Yang Rd. 46, near Dong Ping Rd.
Admission is free.

Inaugurazione del nuovo Canale Televisivo Internazionale di Shanghai 上海文广传媒新闻集团旗下上海国际频道

L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Sezione di Shanghai
意大利驻沪总领事馆 文化处

è lieto di annunciare che il Direttore Paolo Sabbatini parteciperà, come “testimonial” per la cultura italiana, all’Inaugurazione del nuovo Canale Televisivo Internazionale di Shanghai del gruppo mediatico “Shanghai Media Group”

L’inaugurazione sarà trasmessa in diretta lunedì 31 dicembre 2007, dalle ore 21 in poi.
Il nuovo canale televisivo effettuerà 19 ore di trasmissioni giornaliere in lingua straniera, su argomenti di cultura e attualità.
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意大利驻沪总领事馆文化处很高兴通知大家 倪波路处长将作为意大利文化代表参加

上海文广传媒新闻集团旗下
上海国际频道
开播典礼

开播典礼将于2007年12月31日周一21：00开始直播。
国际频道将每天19小时以外语播放文化及新闻类节目。

The Culture Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai is delighted to announce that the Director Paolo Sabbatini will participate, as “testimonial” for Italian culture, in

the Opening Ceremony of the “International Channel Shanghai” of the “Shanghai Media Group”

The opening will be live telecast on December 31st, 2007 (Monday), from 9:00 p.m.
The new channel will telecast culture and news programs in foreign language for 19 hours every day.

Fiat opens China financing wing

Auto supplier Fiat Group China yesterday announced the establishment of Fiat Automotive Finance Co Ltd (Fiat AFC), the Italian industrial conglomerate's auto-financing arm in China, after receiving government approval.

A Fiat booth at a Shanghai auto exhibition. Auto supplier Fiat Group China yesterday announced the establishment of Fiat Automotive Finance Co Ltd (Fiat AFC), the Italian industrial conglomerate's auto-financing arm in China, after receiving government approval.
With a registered capital of 500 million yuan, Fiat AFC will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIDIS SpA, Fiat Group Automobiles' financial services company, which has operated around the world for 25 years.

From the beginning of 2008, Fiat AFC will provide retail and dealer financing services for the entire line of vehicles produced and sold by Fiat Group companies in China, both under its brands and the brands of local partners, the company said in Shanghai yesterday.

Fiat AFC will provide financial services to not only Fiat-brand passenger cars, but also luxury brands Ferrari and Maserati, Iveco commercial vehicles and Case construction equipment.
"It is strategically important that our financing services arrived in China. Fiat AFC will be the financial services arm of all Fiat Group companies operating in this second biggest and fastest-growing automotive market," said Alain Breuils, chairman of Fiat AFC and Fiat Group worldwide financing services senior vice-president.

"With an experienced and dedicated management team, advanced IT system, tailor-made products and risk management competence, we are making efforts to provide full support to Fiat Group customers, dealers and industrial partners, growing with them in the Chinese market," Carlo Nizia, CEO of Fiat AFC, added.

Since the first auto financing company GMAC-SAIC Automotive Finance Co Ltd was established in August 2004, China has given the go-ahead to a fleet of global auto groups offering loans to local customers. They include General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, DaimlerChrysler, PSA Peugeot Citroen and Volvo AB.

In January, Nissan and Dongfeng, the third-largest Chinese auto group also began operating their own auto financing partnership.

According to a September report by the Xinhua News Agency, the country's first auto financing company, GMAC-SAIC AFC, celebrating its third anniversary in China, announced an increase of 125 percent in its retail financing business compared to the same period last year.
The company, which provides wholesale financing services to 440 auto dealerships nationwide, saw its operating assets exceed $1.3 billion as of the end of August.

Statistics from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers show that domestic auto sales volume reached a record 7.15 million units during the January-October period, equivalent to nearly all of last year's sales.

[China Daily]

RADIO SHANGHAI su “Il Palazzo della Memoria di Matteo Ricci” - 上海人民广播电台

L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Sezione di Shanghai
意大利驻沪总领事馆 文化处

è lieto di annunciare che il Direttore Paolo Sabbatini rilascerà un’intervista radiofonica a:

RADIO SHANGHAI su “Il Palazzo della Memoria di Matteo Ricci”

Data: venerdì 28 dicembre 2007, ore 13.05 e 17.05 / Sabato 29 dicembre 2007, ore 4.30 (Frequenza AM 990)

Musica di sottofondo: arrangiamento al pianoforte di Paolo Sabbatini su arie musicali di Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.


意大利驻沪总领事馆文化处很高兴通知大家，倪波路处长的广播采访：

上海人民广播电台 “利玛窦的记忆之宫”

将于2007年12月28日（周五）下午13:05和17：05 / 12月29日（周六）早晨4：30在AM990频率播出。
背景音乐：倪波路处长根据Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina的咏叹调改编的钢琴曲。

The Culture Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai
is delighted to announce the radio interview of the Director Paolo Sabbatini at

SHANGHAI RADIO on “The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci”

Date: December 28th, 2007 (Friday), @ 1:05 & 5:05 p.m./December 29th, (Saturday), @ 4:30 am

During the interview, the famous arias by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina arranged by Paolo Sabbatini, will be broadcasted.

show artistico del fotografo - 摄影家王刚峰艺术作品展

L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Sezione di Shanghai
意大利驻沪总领事馆 文化处

è lieto di segnalare lo show artistico del fotografo

GANGFENG WANG

nel quadro di “Contesta Rock Hair”


Data: giovedì 20 dicembre 2007, ore 19:00
Luogo: Topnotch bdg., 137 Wuyuan Lu, Shanghai.

Durante lo show, curato da Andrea Franceschetti, esecuzione pianistica del M° Oleg Roschin.


意大利驻沪总领事馆文化处很高兴通知大家：

“Contesta Rock Hair”呈现

摄影家王刚峰艺术作品展

将于2007年12月20日（周四）19:00 在五原路137号Topnotch举行。
该展览由Andrea Franceschetti策划。
钢琴家Oleg Roschin届时将进行表演。


The Culture Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai
is delighted to announce the art show of the photographer

GANGFENG WANG

during the context of “Contesta Rock Hair”


Date: Dicember 20th , 2007 (Thursday), @ 7 p.m.
Location: Topnotch building, 137 Wuyuan lu, Shanghai.

During the show, cured by Andrea Franceschetti, a music performance will be held by Oleg Roschin.

Pirelli Calendar 2008 - Press Conference Shanghai 29 Nov 2007

Link:Press Conference Video

Inaugurazione della Settimana del Design e del Mobilio italiano “为设计喝彩”意大利家具文化周

L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Sezione di Shanghai
意大利驻沪总领事馆 文化处

E’ lieto di segnalare il seguente evento culturale, che ha co-organizzato
in collaborazione con la rivista cinese Anjia Magazine:

Inaugurazione della Settimana del Design e del Mobilio italiano

Ora: dalle 13.30 alle 16.30, sabato 15 dicembre 2007
presso JSWB Global Home Furnishing Center, Jia Song Zhong Lu 5369, Shanghai
Sono previsti interventi dei seguenti architetti e designers italiani:
1. Renato Russi “the combination of the Italian design elements with Chinese Furniture”
2. Enrico Taranta “Digital Rinascimento”
3. Francesco Gatti “New Concept of Interior Design”
4. Angelo Garbanati “Trend of the Italian Furniture”
5. Dimitri Albino “Communicate the design: the Italian way”
Si puo’ prendere il pulman:
alle 12 del 15 dicembre 2007 da JSWB Hongqiao Branch (Lou Shan Guan Lu 75)
alle 11.30 dall’Universita’ Tongji e all’Universita’ Donghua alle 17 dal JSWB Global Home Furnishing Center
Per ulteriori dettagli, telefonare al numero: 021 6975 5741

意大利驻沪总领事馆文化处很高兴通知大家：

“为设计喝彩”意大利家具文化周

时间：2007年12月15日周六13：30 – 16：30
将在嘉松中路5369号吉盛伟邦国际家具城举行。
以下意大利建筑师和设计师将届时发言：
1. Renato Russi “意大利设计元素与中国家具的结合”
2. Enrico Taranta “数码文艺复兴”
3. Francesco Gatti “室内设计新概念”
4. Angelo Garbanati “意大利家具潮流”
5. Dimitri Albino “表达设计：意大利方式”
参加者可在以下地点乘坐班车：
2007年12月15日12时 吉盛伟邦虹桥店（娄山关路75号）
11时30分 同济大学—东华大学
17时 吉盛伟邦国际家具村
详情清洽：021 6975 5741

The Culture Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai
is delighted to inform on the following cultural event:

opening of the Italian Furniture Design Week

Time: from 13:30 to 16:30, Saturday 15 December 2007
at JSWB Global Home Furnishing Center, No.5369 Jia Song Zhong Lu, Shanghai
The following Italian architects and designers will give speeches:
1. Renato Russi “the combination of the Italian design elements with Chinese Furniture”
2. Enrico Taranta “Digital Rinascimento”
3. Francesco Gatti “New Concept of Interior Design”
4. Angelo Garbanati “Trend of the Italian Furniture”
5. Dimitri Albino “Communicate the design: the Italian way”
The participants can take bus:
At 12 of December 15 2007 from JSWB Hongqiao Branch (No.75 Lou Shan Guan Lu)
at 11:30 from Tongji University and from Donghua University at 17 from JSWB Global Home Furnishing Center
For further information, please call at 021 6975 5741

Technogym® wins the Beijing Olympics

The company has been appointed for the fourth time as “Exclusive Supplier of Fitness Equipment” to the next Olympic Games

Technogym has secured the first Olympic gold at Beijing 2008. The Italian company, leader in the fitness, wellness and athletic preparation sector, has been appointed as Fitness Equipment Exclusive Official Supplier to the Beijing Olympic Games which will be held in August 2008.
Technogym is the only non-Chinese company to be named an Exclusive Official Supplier to the Games.

After Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Turin 2006 it is now the turn of Beijing 2008: the fourth consecutive Olympics for Technogym that established itself as a reference company in the sports world. Over 12,000 Olympic athletes from over 200 countries, who will be competing in 28 sports category, will be training with Technogym equipment in Beijing.

Technogym has been chosen ahead of other US and local Chinese competitors for “the quality of its vast and complete range of products and services, as well as for the experience it has accumulated in the previous Olympic Games” stated Mr. Liu Jun, Deputy Director of Marketing Department at BOCOG (Beijing 2008 Olympics Organizing Committee).

“This important achievement represents a victory for the whole company. We are very proud to have been chosen for the 4th time as the official supplier of the Olympic Games and represent our industry at the most important and prestigious sports event world wide” stated Nerio Alessandri, President and Founder of Technogym. Nerio Alessandri added: “ The Olympic Games represents a unique opportunity to promote the wellness lifestyle and attract more people to regular physical activity”.

In Beijing Technogym will set up 10 training facilities including the main fitness centre inside the Olympic Village with around 1000 cardio and strength equipment. A fully-equipped wellness centre will be also available for BOCOG staff and another centre for the 20,000 journalists attending the event. Technogym will offer state-of-the art technology and services to manage all the above mentioned facilities providing qualified fitness coaches.

Furthermore, the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) itself has chosen Technogym as Official Supplier for the preparation of its national teams. Technogym has already begun to equip all the facilities designated for the athletic preparation of the noteworthy Chinese Olympic contingent.

In all, there will be around twenty fitness preparation centres dedicated to the various Chinese sport federations involved in the great Olympic contest.

Technogym is currently working alongside the Ferrari, Alinghi and Luna Rossa Teams in the prestigious America’s Cup yachting challenge, supplying the world’s biggest football clubs including Milan, Inter, Juventus, Barcelona, Ajax, Liverpool and Chelsea and was recently involved in the Asian Games in Doha, Qatar.

For further information:
Enrico Manaresi – International PR & Media Relations Manager
Phone +39054756047 – Fax +390547650505
emanaresi@technogym.com – www.technogym.com

Seminario Internazionale “Expo Mondiale 2010 e lo Sviluppo dell’Industria di Servizi di Xuhui" - 世博会与徐汇现在服务业发展国际研讨会

Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Sezione di Shanghai
意大利驻沪总领事馆 文化处


Il Direttore Paolo Sabbatini

è lieto di informare che terrà un discorso al Seminario Internazionale “Expo Mondiale 2010 e lo Sviluppo dell’Industria di Servizi di Xuhui”, organizzato dalle autorità del Distretto Omonimo, dal titolo:

Culture is Lifestyle; Lifestyle is Business

Data: venerdì 7 dicembre 2007 alle ore 15

Luogo: Regal International East Asia Hotel, 2F, Banqueting Hall

Indirizzo: Hengshan Lu 516, Shanghai

倪波路处长很高兴通知大家：
他将在由徐汇区政府主办的“世博会与徐汇现在服务业发展国际研讨会”上作以下发言：

文化即生活方式；生活方式即商机

日期：2007年12月7日周五15：00

地点：富豪环球东亚酒店二楼宴会厅

地址：衡山路516号

The Director Paolo Sabbatini

is delighted to announce that he will give a speech as a key-note speaker at the International Seminar on “World Expo 2010 & the Development of Xuhui Modern Service Industry” with the title:
Culture is Lifestyle; Lifestyle is Business

The Seminar has been organized by the authorities of the Xuhui District.

Date: Friday, December 7th, 2007, at 15p.m.

Venue: Regal International East Asia Hotel, 2F, Banqueting Hall

Address: No.516 Hengshan Rd., Shanghai

1° Capitolo dei “Promessi Sposi” di A.Manzoni 曼佐尼《约婚夫妇》第一章中的意大利语言

Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Sezione di Shanghai
意大利驻沪总领事馆 文化处

L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Sezione di Shanghai

è lieto di annunciare che il Direttore Paolo Sabbatini terrà una prolusione al “Corso di Perfezionamento per italianisti cinesi” (un’attività finanziata dal Ministero degli Affari Esteri d’Italia) dal titolo:

La Lingua Italiana nel 1° Capitolo dei “Promessi Sposi” di A.Manzoni:
un messaggio di pace, armonia, speranza

Data: mercoledì 5 dicembre 2007 alle ore 10

Luogo: Shanghai International Studies University, Hongkou Campus, Palazzo n.1, 709#

Indirizzo: 550 Dalian Rd. (W), Shanghai

意大利驻沪总领事馆文化处很高兴通知大家：
倪波路处长将在“中国意大利语教师研修班”（由意大利外交部资助的活动）上
作以下开场讲座：

曼佐尼《约婚夫妇》第一章中的意大利语言

和平、和谐与希望的信息

日期：2007年12月5日周三10：00

地点：上海外国语大学虹口校区1号楼709室

地址：上海市大连西路550号

The Culture Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai

is delighted to announce that the Director Paolo Sabbatini will give a lecture at the opening of the “High Studies Course for Chinese italianists” (an event financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy) with the title:

The Italian Language in the 1st Chapter of “The Betrothed” by A.Manzoni:

a message of peace, harmony, hope

Date: Wednesday, December 5th, 2007, at 10a.m.

Venue: Shanghai International Studies University (Hongkou Campus), Building 1, Room 709

Address: 550 Dalian Rd. (W), Shanghai

THE PIRELLI GROUP - 集团

Pirelli & C. SpA is the parent company, listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, of a multinational Group which is active in over 160 countries and which has 135 years of industrial experience based on recognised excellence in innovation and a profound understanding of global markets.

Pirelli operates in the tyre sector with Pirelli Tyre, fifth in the world in terms of revenue and leader in the high-end segments of the market, with 25 manufacturing plants in 12 countries around the world. In real estate the Group is present with Pirelli RE, a company that in just a few years has affirmed its leadership in Italy, introducing a new business model and highly professional standards. Pirelli RE has recently begun expansion in Central and Eastern Europe.

The Pirelli Group also features two start-ups: Pirelli Broadband Solutions, active in the fields of broadband access and second generation photonics, and Pirelli Ambiente, specialising in environmental and sustainable development projects such as the Gecam™ low environmental impact fuel, particulate filters, photovoltaic energy and quality waste-derived fuel. The Group’s “innovation engine” is represented by Pirelli Labs, the advanced research centre at the service of all Pirelli businesses. Pirelli Labs has partnerships with universities and research centres around the world.

In 2006, the Pirelli Group reported sales of 4,841 million euros and operating income of 401.4 million euros. At the end of 2006 the Group had around 28 thousand employees.


PIRELLI 集团

Pirelli & C.股份公司 是在意大利证券交易市场名单上的母公司，是一个多国集团，其经营活动跨越160个国家，在对革新的完美认知和对全球市场的深入了解基础上，在工业领域内积累了135年的经验。

Pirelli 集团以Pirelli轮胎公司在世界轮胎领域年利润排名第五并成为市场高水平层的先导，它在世界12个国家拥有25家制造厂。在房地产方面，Pirelli集团以Pirelli RE公司为代表，短短的几年内已经在意大利确立了其领导地位，引入了一种全新的商业模式和高等专业标准。Pirelli RE最近开始在中欧和东欧进一步扩展。

Pirelli集团还以两家新兴公司为特点：Pirelli 宽带解决方案公司, 在宽带接入和第二代光子领域运营，Pirelli 环境公司, 专业从事环境和可证实的发展项目，诸如Gecam™低环境污染燃油，特种过滤器，光电能源和高品质垃圾衍生燃料。集团的“革新引擎”是Pirelli实验室，先进的研究中心为Pirelli的商业活动提供服务。Pirelli实验室与世界各地的大学和研究中心建立有合作关系。

2006年，Pirelli集团报告销售额达到48.41亿欧元，营业利润为4.014亿欧元。2006年底，集团拥有大约2.8万名雇员。

Interstore Shanghai - Official Opening 国际米兰上海专卖店 － 官方开幕

FC Internazionale's flagship store in China will be officially inaugurated during a press conference to take place at the 21st Century Sports City shopping center in Shanghai on Friday 30 November 2007.
The Italian Serie A champions will be represented at the inauguration ceremony by the club's vice president Angelomario Moratti, CEO and managing director Ernesto Paolillo, commercial director Katia Bassi and a member of Roberto Mancini's first team.

Interstore Shanghai
One hundred square metres of black and blue at the heart of Shanghai in China, a nation where Inter are consistently voted the most loved European football team.
Fans and football enthusiasts can now purchase official club merchandise and share their passion for Inter at the brand new Interstore in China's economic hub.
The eye-catching store, with its two huge display windows facing directly onto the street and Inter's centenary 'Biscione' logo on a large poster, is located within the 21st Century Sports City in Shanghai's busy Sichuan Road North shopping area.
Open seven days a week from ten in the morning until ten in the evening, Interstore Shanghai offers a full range of official Inter products, from replica shirts and leisurewear to balls, bags and gadgets.
Interstore Shanghai, where shopping becomes an interactive experience, is more than just a merchandising outlet. With changing rooms and benches similar to those at the world-famous San Siro Stadium, a free internet cafè, and a permanent exhibition of photos depicting Inter's long history, the aim has been to recreate an authentic atmosphere and a meeting place for Inter fans in what is fast becoming one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities.

China, Inter and Pirelli
Inter became the first western football club to promote the development of Chinese football back in 1978 when the club replied to an invitation from the National Sports Bureau, sending a delegation of coaches to provide technical support to Su Yongshen's national team.
The club has maintained strong links with China ever since, particularly in recent years with initiatives such as the founding of an Inter Campus in Qingdao, summer friendly matches against China Super League sides and the national Olympics team, Serie A championship matches played with the Pirelli logo on Inter's shirts in Chinese characters, and the launch of an official Mandarin Chinese channel of the official website http://www.inter.it/.

The Pirelli Group, official sponsor of FC Internazionale, is one of the most important Italian companies operating in China. The country is playing a growing role in the Group’s strategy of expansion worldwide. In 2005, Pirelli started truck tyre manufacturing in the Shandong Province. On Tuesday 27 November a new plant for the production of high-performance car tyres will be opened in the same area.

Finally, in order to officially introduce the Company to the people of China and further strengthen its links with the country, on Thursday 29 November Pirelli will present in Shanghai the 2008 edition of the celebrated Calendar. It is the first Pirelli Calendar in history to be set and presented in Asia. Marco Tronchetti Provera, Chairman of Pirelli, is a board member of FC Internazionale.

Interstore Shanghai is the latest of a series of initiatives planned for the future as part of Inter's global brand development project. Plans include the introduction of a range of products tailored for the local market, the opening of more merchandising outlets around China, mail order and e-commerce initiatives, and the development of Chinese football at grassroots level through the opening of Inter-branded soccer schools.

"We are honoured to open our flagship Interstore in this remarkable city of Shanghai," said Angelomario Moratti, vice president of F.C. Internazionale.
"The launch of this outlet is a further step to expand Inter's presence in the rapidly growing Chinese market and to bridge the geographical gap that separates us from our millions of supporters in China."

Ernesto Paolillo, F.C. Internazionale's managing director and chief operating officer, added: "Today, most of Inter's sponsors and partners are from outside the Greater China region. Thanks to the sponsorship of Pirelli, Nike and Sky, to name just a few, Inter's management has been able to sign some of the most talented players in the world.
“I hope that we can win the support of Chinese corporate clients as we have done with business communities elsewhere."

国际米兰上海专卖店 － 官方开幕

国际米兰的中国官方专卖店将于2007年11月30日星期五召开新闻发布会，地点上海二十一世纪运动城。
开幕活动当天俱乐部副主席安杰洛•马里奥•莫拉蒂（Angelo Mario Moratti），执行主席兼总经理厄内斯托•保利洛（Ernesto Paolillo），商业主任凯蒂•芭莎女士（Katia Bassi）以及一名来自罗伯托•曼奇尼（Roberto Mancini）队伍的神秘球员将为各位展示这支意大利甲A冠军球队的风采。

国际米兰上海专卖店
这支被喻为欧洲最受欢迎的足球队在中国上海的中心地带树立起自己100平方米的帝国。
球迷和足球爱好者现在可以在这座中国的经济枢纽城市，在这家全新的国际米兰官方专卖店中，购买到俱乐部官方商品，分享他们的激情。
专卖店座落在上海繁华的商业街四川北路上，在二十一世纪运动城内，国际米兰的百年纪念标志（Biscione）高高地悬挂在两座巨大的落地玻璃橱窗上，夺人眼球。
国际米兰的中国官方专卖店每天营业时间从上午10点到晚上10点，在店内你可以买到所有俱乐部的官方产品，从衬衫队服到休闲衫再到足球，包袋和各式礼品，应有尽有。
在国际米兰的上海专卖店内，你将感受到的是一种互动的体验，而不仅仅是一个购物的场所。更衣室和沙发都是根据著名的圣西罗体育场（San Siro Stadium）设计的。店内提供免费的英特网区域和国际米兰俱乐部的小型照片陈列馆，这一切都为在这个世界大都市的球迷营造了一个震撼人心的真实氛围。

国际米兰与中国
早在1978年，国际米兰前足球总监桑德罗•马佐拉就应中国国家体育总局的邀请，派教练员吉安尼•因维尼齐前往中国国家队，帮助苏永舜进行技术指导。
俱乐部与中国的亲密接触在近几年里变得越来越频繁。俱乐部在中国青岛成立了国米训练营，并在夏天与中国超级联赛冠军和国家奥林匹克足球队进行了友谊赛，国米意甲队服上倍耐力轮胎（Pirelli）的标识也印上了中文，俱乐部中文官方网站http://www.inter.it/ 也已正式开通。
国际米兰上海官方专卖店的成立是国米近期和未来一系列全球品牌战略的前奏。
这一战略包括为中国市场专门设计的特色产品，在全中国不同城市开更多的专卖店并开发邮购和网上定购业务，以及从基层开始为培养中国足球运动而创办国米足球学校。

PIRELLI launched “The Cal” 2008 calendar in Shanghai

PIRELLI launched “The Cal” 2008 calendar in Shanghai, the 35th edition of the Italian tire maker's famous calendar collection and the first ever shot in Asia.

23 portraits in the calendar were shot entirely in Shanghai by renowned fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier: the bustling Nanjing Road E., narrow lanes in the old French Concession, the beautiful gardens at the Yong Foo Elite restaurant (the former British Legation) and ancient Chinese style architecture.

11 beauties as raising supermodel Agyness Deane, Lily Donaldson, Doutzen Kroes, Catherine Mc Neil, Gemma Ward, Sasha Pivovarova, Coco Rocha, Caroline Trentini, the chinese actress Maggie Cheung and top models Mo Wan Dan e Du Juan

First published in 1964, the calendar is famous for its artistic portraits of beautiful women and limited availability. It is not for public sale and is given as a corporate gift to a restricted number of VIPs and celebrities including Prince Charles. About 23,000 copies were printed this year.

Pirelli opened a US$97-million plant in China's Shandong Province on Tuesday. Both of the company's two plants in Asia are in China.

"China, for us, represents the future, a new world to explore," said Francesco Tarallo, head of communication of Pirelli. "China and the other Asian markets are the new frontiers for international expansion of the group."

Pirelli 2008 Calendar - Shanghai:press conference

Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Sezione di Shanghai
意大利驻沪总领事馆 文化处

L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Sezione di Shanghai
è lieto di segnalare la conferenza stampa in occasione del lancio di un’icona del “lifestyle italiano”:

Il Calendario Pirelli 2008


Data: giovedì 29 novembre 2007 alle ore 11:00
Indirizzo: Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, Grand Tower, China Hall, 33 Fu Cheng Lu, Pudong, Shanghai 200120



意大利驻沪总领事馆文化处很高兴通知大家引人注目的意大利生活方式：

2008“倍耐力”年历全球发布会

开幕日期：2007年11月29日11:00
地址：上海浦东香格里拉大酒店新区富城路33号，200120

The Culture Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai
is delighted to inform you that a press conference will be held for the:

International Launch of the 2008 Pirelli Calendar
(an Italian lifestyle icon)

Date: Thursday, November 29th, 2007, 11 p.m.
Address: Pudong Shangri-La Hotel, Grand Tower, China Hall, 33 Fu Cheng Lu, Pudong, Shanghai 200120


Cultural Office
Consulate General of Italy
Tel: +86 21 5407 5588 Ext.113
Fax: +86 21 5407 5750
E-mail: iicshanghai@esteri.it

China Ministery of Science and Technology: 20Nov. Newsletter

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*Mapping Data Opened to the Public
*International Cooperation between Industry, Universities and Research Institutes
*China-Canada for Sustainable Agriculture
*Helical Conducting Nanofibers
* UTRN a Cancer Prohibiting Gene
*CT for Detecting Sea Floor Earthquake

LINK TO: Newsletter 20, November

Expo 2010 Shanghai China: Brand Sponsorship -上海世博会品牌赞助项目内容

Informativa Preliminare sulle opportunita’ di sponsorizzazioni allo Shanghai World Expo 2010

Trasmettiamo in allegato “Expo 2010 Shanghai China: Brand Sponsorship”, che contiene informazioni relative alla struttura, settori, criteri e procedure di selezione delle societa’ sponsor dell’evento.

Vi preghiamo di prendere visione dell’allegato per maggiori dettagli.

Non appena l’Expo Bureau pubblichera’ il bando per le manifestazioni di interesse al partenariato con l’Expo 2010 Shanghai, provvederemo alla diffusione delle relative informazioni.

Il nostro Ufficio rimane a disposizione per fornire eventuali ulteriori chiarimenti ed assistenza.

Con i migliori saluti

Maurizio Forte
Direttore ICE Shanghai


We are pleased to send you attached “Expo 2010 Shanghai China: Brand Sponsorship”, covering structure, types of industries, key factors for the selection, and procedure for selecting sponsorship corporations.
Please check attachments for more details.

As soon as the expo bureau publish the “The request for Intention of Partnership with Expo 2010 Shanghai China”, we will send you the relevant information.

If you have any problems, please do not hesitate to contact with us.

Thanks

Best Regards

Maurizio Forte
Italian Trade Commission
Shanghai Office

请查阅附件中有关2010年上海世博会品牌赞助项目内容
如您需要更多信息或帮助， 请联系我们。

顺颂
商祺！

Maurizio Forte
意大利对外贸易委员会－上海代表处


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Interstore Shanghai - Official Opening

Friday, November 30th, 2007 at 6pm
21st Century Sports City Shopping Center
518-818 Sichuan Road North, Shanghai

On the occasion of the official opening of F.C. Internazionale Milano’s flagship store in Shanghai, it is our pleasure to invite you to the inauguration event, to take place on Friday, November 30th, 2007 at 6pm at the 21st Century Sports City Shopping Center in Shanghai. A member of Inter's championship-winning team will be in attendance.

Invitation valid for named guest only

Best Regards,
RSVP - International Service China Co., Ltd
inter@iscoffice.cn
Tel +86 21 61325086 - 227/226/225

UK and China join forces to secure commercial investment

[Date: 2007-11-22]
The UK and China have launched a common initiative to help joint research teams commercialise their research results.

Innovation China UK (ICUK) will fund 'proof of concept' research and development (R&D) projects with strong commercial potential. The funding will help joint UK-Chinese teams to develop and analyse options for commercialising their findings, thereby bolstering their chances of securing commercial investment.

'Such exciting research partnerships mark a potentially significant step in the capability of both our countries to boost knowledge transfer. With greater knowledge transfer comes a greater ability to innovate,' said UK Science and Innovation Minister Ian Pearson.

ICUK brings together five British and over 10 Chinese higher education institutions. The relevant ministry from each country will put around €7 million into the funding pot.

The funding will go to projects in the areas of energy, climate change, sustainable development, infectious diseases, biomedicine, drug discovery (including traditional Chinese medicine), nanotechnology, materials science and space technology. (Cordis)

Welcome to visit VINITALY CIBUS China 2007

AZIENDE ITALIANE NELLA CINA ORIENTALE

Abbiamo il piacere di informarVi che la prossima edizione del VINITALY CIBUS CHINA 2007, organizzata da ICE, Verona Fiere, Fiere di Parma e SIEC, si terra’ dal 29 novembre all’1 dicembre pp.vv. presso lo Shanghai Exhibition Center - 1000, Yan An Road.

L’iniziativa ha ricevuto il patrocinio del Ministero del Commercio Internazionale e del Ministero delle Politiche Agricole, Alimentari e Forestali ed il supporto di Buonitalia, Federalimentare, Federvini, Unione Italiana Vini e delle Regioni Veneto ed Emilia-Romagna.

A supporto di questo importante evento dedicato all’agroalimentare Italiano l’ICE, in stretta collaborazione con gli altri organizzatori, ha coordinato le azioni di comunicazione sui media locali, curato la pubblicazione del materiale promozionale, organizzato una delegazione di 50 operatori specializzati provenienti da tutta la Cina in visita alla fiera ed un programma di eventi dedicati ai trend setter cinesi per meglio diffondere la cultura enogastronomia Italiana in Cina.

In aggiunta agli eventi speciali sopra citati sono in programma anche degustazioni e seminari di presentazione organizzati dalle produzioni tipiche da regioni Italiane tra le quali citiamo: Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Campania, Sardegna, Abruzzo, Molise, Piemonte, Sicilia. Altri importanti soggetti presenti ed attivi durante la manifestazione saranno il Consorzio di Tutela del Brachetto d’Acqui, il Consorzio Taste of Puglia, il Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino, l’Istituto del Vino Italiano di Qualita’ – Grandi Marchi.

In allegato troverete il programma generale della manifestazione e l’elenco dei partecipanti.

Siete pertanto i benvenuti a visitare la fiera e le aziende Italiane espositrici.

Con i migliori saluti

Maurizio Forte
Direttore ICE Shanghai



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We are pleased to inform you that the next edition of VINITALY CIBUS CHINA 2007, organized by the Italian Trade Commission –I.C.E., Verona Fiere, Fiere di Parma and SIEC, will be held at Shanghai Exhibition Center (1000, Yan An Road) from November 29 to December 1, 2007.

The event is realized under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of International Trade and the Italian Ministry of Forestry and Agricultural Policies with the support of Buonitalia, Federalimentare, Federvini, Unione Italiana Vini and of Italian Regional Government of Veneto and Emilia-Romagna.

In order to promote this very important event dedicated to the Food and Wine Made in Italy, the Italian Trade Commission – I.C.E. has organized, in cooperation with the other partners, a very intensive communication campaign on local media, some delegations of 52 professional importers, distributors and specialized journalist from all over China.

The Italian Trade Commission – I.C.E. is also organizing an outstanding program of special events aiming at introducing Italian Wines and Cuisine to a selected audience of local trend-setters and high-end professionals.

In addition there will be a program of wine and food tasting dedicated to typical products from different regions of Italy among which Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Campania, Sardegna, Abruzzo, Molise, Piemonte, Sicilia. Other important organizations such as Consortium of Brachetto d’Acqui, Consortium of Brunello di Montalcino, Consortium Taste of Puglia, Institute of Italian Fine Wines - will participate and organize promotional events during the exhibition.

The exhibition will host more than 150 Italian companies, among which 76% are wine producers. Among other food products exhibited there will be typical cheeses, coffee, olive oil, mineral water, vinegar.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at the exhibition and to visit the Italian companies.

Best regards

Maurizio Forte
Italian Trade Commissioner in Shanghai



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我们非常荣幸地通知您，由意大利对外贸易委员会、意大利维罗纳展览公司、意大利帕尔玛展览公司和上海市国际展览有限公司联合组办的2007届中意国际葡萄酒展览会暨中意国际食品展览会，将在上海展览中心（延安中路1000号）隆重召开，展出时间为2007年11月29日至12月1日。

本次活动得到了意大利国际贸易部和意大利农林食品政策部的赞助，同时也得到了美味意大利股份公司、意大利食品工业联合会、葡萄酒联盟、意大利葡萄酒联合会、以及威尼托和艾米利亚-罗马涅大区政府的大力支持。

为了宣传此次意大利美酒与美食的盛会，意大利对外贸易委员会同其他合作方一起组织了一个由全中国各地挑选的专业进口商、分销商和专业记者组成的52人代表团，并在当地媒体进行了有力的投放。

意大利对外贸易委员会同时组织了一系列高品质的专业活动来介绍意大利的美食与美酒，并挑选了本地一些潮流人物和高端专业人士作为观众出席。

同时，展会期间还会有各种活动可以品尝到来自于意大利不同地区的特色美食佳酿，如威尼托、艾米利亚-罗马涅、坎帕尼亚、撒丁、阿布鲁佐、莫利塞、皮埃蒙特和西西里。其他重要组织者，如Brachetto d’Acqui葡萄酒协会、Brunello di Montalcino葡萄酒协会、Taste of Puglia协会以及意大利佳酿研究所，也将参与到这些促进活动中。

此次展览会将由150多家意大利公司参展，其中76%为葡萄酒生产商。其余的食品生产商将会展出具有意大利风味的奶酪、咖啡、橄榄油、矿泉水和醋。

我们期待您能光临展会！

诚挚祝福

Maurizio Forte
上海代表处贸易专员

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Mostra del Maestro Luigi Battisti: 意大利艺术家路易基•巴迪斯帝的以下展览即将开幕：水彩

Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Sezione di Shanghai
意大利驻沪总领事馆 文化处

L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Sezione di Shanghai
è lieto di annunciare che si aprirà
la mostra del Maestro Luigi Battisti:

Watercolors

Data: venerdì 16 novembre 2007 alle ore 19
La mostra rimarrà aperta fino al 15 dicembre 2007.
Indirizzo: Interdit Creations, Jiangsu Lu 162/3, Shanghai
Tel: 6225 8178

意大利驻沪总领事馆文化处很高兴通知大家：
意大利艺术家路易基·巴迪斯帝的以下展览即将开幕：

水 彩

开幕日期：2007年11月16日19：00
展览将开放至2007年12月15日。
地址：江苏路162弄3号大内堂画廊
电话：6225 8178

The Culture Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai
is delighted to announce that the following exhibition will be inaugurated:

“Abstract Watercolours”
By Luigi Battisti

Date: Friday, November 6th, 2007, at 7p.m.
The exhibition will be on display till December 15th, 2007.
Address: Interdit Creations, No.3, Lane 162 Jiangsu Rd., Shanghai
Tel: 6225 8178

Mostra di pittura: “God.com” Cartoline dal Cielo 以下展览正在展出:“来自天堂的明信片”

Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Sezione di Shanghai
意大利驻沪总领事馆 文化处

L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Sezione di Shanghai
è lieto di annunciare che la seguente mostra di pittura è in corso:

“God.com” Cartoline dal Cielo
Gian Paolo Barberis (Jai Datt)

Organizzata dal Hutchison Harbouring – The Center.
La mostra rimarrà aperta fino al 16 novembre 2007.
Orario d’apertura: 10.00-20.00
Indirizzo: lato sud dell’edificio, The Center, 989 Changle Lu, Shanghai
Tel: 130 6162 1246

意大利驻沪总领事馆文化处很高兴通知大家：
以下展览正在展出：

“来自天堂的明信片”
Jai Datt油画展

主办：和记港陆—世纪商贸广场
展览将开放至2007年11月16日，开放时间：10：00–20：00
地址：长乐路989号世纪商贸广场1楼大堂南侧
电话：130 6162 1246

The Culture Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai
is delighted to announce that the following exhibition is on display:

“God.com” post cards from Heaven
Exhibition of tantric Paintings
By Gian Paolo Barberis (Jai Datt)

Supported by Hutchison Harbouring – The Center
The exhibition will be on display till November 16th, 2007.
Opening hour: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Address: South side of the lobby, 1/F, The Center, 989 Changle Rd., Shanghai
Tel: 130 6162 1246

China - Russia even closer

Nine agreements, four concern future cooperation on the peaceful use of nuclear power.

The two countries also agreed to complete the construction of an oil pipeline connecting China and Russia by the end of 2008.

The two countries will strive to sharply increase the proportion of electro-mechanical equipment and high-tech products in the bilateral trade and will place great importance on the task of promoting the development of bilateral trade, the joint communique said.

(Shanghai Daily)

Invito - Invitation Statue di Matteo Ricci e Xu Guangqi

Istituto Italiano di Cultura – Sezione di Shanghai
意大利驻沪总领事馆 文化处

L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Sezione di Shanghai è lieto di annunciare l’svelamento delle

Statue di Matteo Ricci e Xu Guangqi

Data: giovedì 8 novembre 2007, ore 8.45
Luogo: Guangqi Park, n.17, Nandan Lu, Shanghai.
e
Apertura del Seminario Internazionale su Matteo Ricci e Paulus Xu Guangqi
In occasione del 400° Anniversario della Pubblicazione in Lingua Cinese
degli “Elementi di Euclide”

Data: giovedì 8 novembre 2007, ore 13.30 – 14.15
Luogo: 7° Piano, Sport Hotel, n.15, Nandan Lu, Shanghai
Nei due giorni successivi all’apertura del Seminario, il Dott.Paolo Sabbatini, Direttore dell’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Shanghai (discendente della Famiglia di Sabbathin de Ursis) e il Prof.Luigi Ricci (discendente della Famiglia Ricci) daranno rispettivamente una conferenza.


意大利驻沪总领事馆文化处很高兴通知大家：

纪念徐光启暨徐光启雕塑落成揭幕仪式

将于11月8日（周四）上午8：45在光启公园（南丹路17号）举行。
另
纪念徐光启暨《几何原本》翻译出版四百周年
国际学术研讨会开幕式

将于2007年11月8日（周四）下午13：30 - 14：15在斯波特酒店（南丹路15号）举行。
在研讨会接下去的两天中，意大利驻沪总领事馆文化处处长倪波路先生（熊三拔家族后裔）及Luigi Ricci教授（利玛窦家族后裔）将分别举行一场讲座。


The Culture Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai
is delighted to announce the inauguration of

Statues of Matteo Ricci and Xu Guangqi

Date: November 8th, 2007 (Thursday), at 8:45 a.m.
Location: Guangqi Park, No.17, Nandan Rd, Shanghai.
and
Opening of the International Seminar on Matteo Ricci and Paulus Xu Guangqi
On the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of the Publication in Chinese Language
of “Elements of Euclid”

Date: November 8th, 2007 (Thursday), from 1:30pm – 2:15pm
Venue: 7F, Sport Hotel, No.15, Nandan Rd., Shanghai
In the following two days, Mr.Paolo Sabbatini, Director of the Culture Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai (descendant of the family Sabbathin de Ursis) and Prof.Luigi Ricci (descendent of the family Ricci) will give a lecture respectively.

Invito l'ICE, in occasione della prossima fiera ENERGY & AUTOMATION CHINA (IAS) 2007

A TUTTE LE AZIENDE ITALIANE A SHANGHAI-JIANGSU-ZHEJIANG-ANHUI-FUJIANTO ALL ITALIAN COMPANIES IN SHANGHAI-JIANGSU-ZHEJIANG-ANHUI-FUJIAN

Abbiamo il piacere di informarVi che l'ICE, in occasione della prossima fiera ENERGY & AUTOMATION CHINA (IAS) 2007, organizzera' una collettiva di aziende realizzando un Padiglione Italiano vedra’ la partecipazione di 8 aziende Italiane.

Per promuovere l’iniziativa l’ICE di Shanghai ha effettuato alcune inserzioni pubblicitarie mirate su riviste specializzate locali ed ha pubblicato un catalogo dedicato al Padiglione Italiano, qui allegato in formato elettronico, che verra’ distribuito ai visitatori in fiera e che e’ stato preventivamente inviato, attraverso un direct-mailing, a circa 200 operatori professionali del settore.

La fiera si terra' dal 6 al 10 novembre 2007 presso lo Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) di Pudong, Hall E1, sito al n. 2345 di Long Yang road.Sarete pertanto i benvenuti a visitare la fiera ed il Padiglione Italiano.Con i migliori saluti

Maurizio ForteDirettore ICE Shanghai

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We are pleased to inform you that Italian Trade Commission, in the occasion of ENERGY & AUTOMATION CHINA (IAS) 2007, is going to organize an Italian Pavilion hosting 8 Italian exhibiting companies.Italian Trade Commission has promoting the presence of Italian companies by creating and distributing a special catalogue dedicated to the Italian Pavilion, as well as by an advertising campaign through specialized media.You are more than welcomed to attend the above mentioned exhibition and to visit the Italian Pavilion, which will be held from November 6 to November 10 in the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), Hall E1, Long Yang Rd. in Pudong.Best regardsMaurizio ForteItalian Trade Commissioner in Shanghai--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
我们非常荣幸的通知您,作为意大利展览会推广系统在国外市场的一个窗口，本次意大利对外贸易委员组织的意大利国家展团由8家意大利工业自动化和能源企业组成，即将参与2007上海工博会旗下的”工业自动化和能源展2007”, 此次展览由汉诺威展览公司主办。意大利对外贸易委员会为了推广 本次意大利工业自动化和能源行业的参展商，制作了参展商的相关资料并且进行了一定量的广告宣传。我们诚挚地欢迎各位贵宾于展会期间（11月6号至10号）来参观访问意大利国家展团。地点在上海新国际博览中心东1馆。特此通知， 谨候您的光临与参与！！付泰

Maurizio Forte首席代表意大利对外贸易委员会上海办事处

China stresses importance of Taiwan

"We should properly handle the sensitive issues that may influence the development of relations between the two countries and two armed forces, especially the Taiwan issue," said Guo Boxiong, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC).

Guo told Gates the Taiwan issue concerned China's fundamental interests and the sentiments of the 1.3 billion Chinese people.

He said the Chinese government and armed forces' position on the Taiwan issue was consistent. "We will continue to try our best with the utmost sincerity to realize peaceful reunification, but we will by no means tolerate 'Taiwan independence' and allow anyone to separate Taiwan from China in any name or in any form," said Guo.

(Xinhua)

Finance: ALIBABA Boom to Hong Kong

CHINESE e-commerce portal Alibaba.com made a strong debut on the Hong Kong stock market today, with its shares soaring 137 percent to 32 Hong Kong dollars (US$4.12) offering of 858.9 million shares, or a 17 percent stake of the company.

The public portion of its offering was 257 times oversubscribed.

Now quotation its around HK$ 29,95

(Shanghai Daily)

Alcatel-Lucent and RIM Announce Strategic Agreement for the Distribution of BlackBerry Smartphones in China

Paris, France and Waterloo, Ontario - Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced that the companies have expanded their partnership with the signing of a strategic agreement for the distribution of BlackBerry® smartphones in China. The first smartphone offered to Chinese enterprise customers through this agreement will be the 8700 model.
The announcement coincides with the first shipment of smartphones to distribution networks in China and availability for Chinese enterprise customers in key markets is expected to begin later this year. Alcatel-Lucent achieved certification of the 8700 model for the Chinese market through partnership with TCL Communications, a major mobile device manufacturer in China that holds the Alcatel brand for mobile handsets. RIM and TCL Communications are showcasing BlackBerry smartphones at the PT EXPO COMM CHINA 2007 show in Beijing this week.“This strategic partnership perfectly matches Alcatel-Lucent’s global presence and strength in the Chinese market with the global awareness and popularity of RIM’s BlackBerry brand,” said Frederic Rose, President of Alcatel Shanghai Bell and President of Alcatel-Lucent’s Asia Pacific activities. “This agreement strengthens the distribution frame agreement that Alcatel-Lucent and RIM signed last year covering Africa, the Middle East, South East Asia and now extends to China.”
“Following our launch of the BlackBerry service with China Mobile, we are very pleased to now enter this smartphone distribution agreement with Alcatel-Lucent and Alcatel Shanghai Bell. Our partnership with Alcatel-Lucent has been very productive in other regions and has been key in our progress to import smartphones into the Chinese market,” said Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO of Research In Motion. “The BlackBerry platform offers robust and unmatched benefits for enterprise customers that wish to enhance mobile productivity and competitive advantage. We look forward to building on the early interest and momentum we are experiencing in China with both multinational and domestic corporations.”
RIM continues to expand its global distribution and the industry-leading BlackBerry solution is now available from over 300 carriers around the world.
About Alcatel-LucentAlcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move. With operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent achieved adjusted proforma revenues of Euro 18.3 billion in 2006 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. [All figures exclude impact of activities transferred to Thales]. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

About Research In Motion (RIM)Research in Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit http://www.rim.com/ or http://www.blackberry.com/.

Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

When used herein, words such as "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM's products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. RIM assumes no liability and makes no representation, warranty or guarantee in relation to third party products or services.

China Closes Ozone Depleting Chemical Plants

A contribution to avert a global health catastrophe

Chiangshou,China 1 July 2007 - China, the world's largest producer of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) and halon, today shut down five of its six remaining plants, putting the country two and a half years ahead of the Montreal Protocol's 2010 deadline for phase-out of the two ozone depleting chemicals.
The facilities were closed during a symbolic ceremony organized by Chinese authorities in recognition of chemical companies' efforts to stop manufacturing products that harm the ozone layer and as part of the global 'Remembering Our Future' initiative sponsored by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Such chemicals contribute to weaken the Ozone layer allowing for dangerous ultraviolet radiation producing skin cancer, eye cataracts and suppression of human immune system.
Without the Montreal Protocol, levels of ozone depleting substances in the atmosphere would have increased tenfold by 2050, which could have led to up to 20 million more cases of skin cancer and 130 million more cases of eye cataracts relative to 1980.
The shut down of the five facilities, in Chiangshou City, near Shanghai, will bring China's production of CFCs to just about 550 metric tons, down from 55,000 metric tons at its peak in 1998. The remaining production is being kept strictly to produce CFCs for metered-dose inhalers, used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The phase-out of the majority of CFC production marks the second major class of ozone depleting chemicals that China has ceased to produce. China has also recently ended the production of halon for emissive use, in other words, any use that will have the chemical eventually end up in the atmosphere.
China became the largest producer of ozone depleting chemicals following the shut down of plants producing these chemicals in developed countries in 1996. The closure of the Chinese plants now puts India and South Korea as leading producers of the two ozone depleting chemicals in Asia Pacific, with a remaining combined production level of about 15,000 m/tons.
Achim Steiner, UN Under Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), said: "On the 20th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol, with more than 95% of the ozone depleting substances being phased out, the Protocol is among the great success stories of recent years. This success underlines how, with political will, creative financing mechanisms and the support for industry and NGOs, the international community can rise to the challenge of sustainable development."
"New research findings in 2007 also confirm that the phase outs are having other positive impacts, including on climate change. Scientists calculate that, over the period 1990 to 2010, the level of reductions will also equate in climate terms to the equivalent of eight Gigatonnes of carbon dioxide a year. This is one example of a virtuous circle, and I am convinced there are many others linked not only with ozone, but across a wide array of environmental treaties and agreements," Steiner said.
Katherine Sierra, Vice President for Sustainable Development at the World Bank, said: "The closure of CFC production facilities in China is marking a significant milestone not only for the Montreal Protocol, but also for the cooperation between the Government of China and the industry in their efforts to restore the ozone layer. A depleted ozone layer would have both adverse health and economic impacts to all nations. Action taken by China today contributes significantly to the global efforts in averting the global catastrophe on human health and ecosystem "
Added Sierra: "The Multilateral Fund has enabled China to contribute to the global efforts in protecting the ozone layer on an equal footing with all other nations without compromising its goal on sustainable development."
Chlorofluorocarbons are used in refrigerators and air conditioners, while halons are found in fire extinguishers. Thirty-one CFC/halon-producing factories have already been shut down earlier by Chinese authorities with support from the World Bank and the Montreal Protocol's Multilateral Fund. Closures were made possible because China has, over the years, developed ozone-friendly alternatives and adopted alternative technologies.
"The closure of these plants demonstrates China's continued commitment to meet its obligations under this treaty to phase out these chemicals. With the closing of these facilities, industry and consumers both here and in Asia Pacific must realize that there will soon be significant reductions in ozone depleting chemicals and that we should be prepared for the changes that are to come," said Zhang Lijun, Vice Minister, State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA).
Under the Montreal Protocol, which went into force in 1987, ozone depleting chemicals are being successfully phased out worldwide with assistance from the Montreal Protocol's Multilateral Fund. Ozone chemicals like CFCs and halon have been phased out in developed countries by 1996 except for small essential uses. By 2010, production of ozone depleting substances will be banned in developing countries, including countries in Asia and the Pacific, a region that accounts for 70 per cent of global consumption of CFC. To date, the Multilateral Fund has already financed activities to phase out of CFC consumption in more than 140 developing nations.
For more information, please contact:
Ms. Satwant Kaur, Regional Information Officer
United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific,
Tel: + (66 2) 288 2127; E-mail: kaur@un.org
Ms. Xiaofang Zhou, Director, Division for the Montreal Protocol
Foreign Economic Cooperation Office (FECO), State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA), Beijing, China, P.R.
Tel No: 86 10 8857 7175 Email: zhou.xiaofang@sepafeco.org.cn

Google to Open Research and Development Center in China

Company Hires Dr. Kai-Fu Lee as Vice President, Engineering and President of Google China

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – July 19, 2005 – Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG), developer of the award-winning search engine, today announced that it will open a product research and development center in China, and has hired respected computer scientist and industry pioneer, Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, to lead the operation and serve as President of the company's growing Chinese operations.

The Google China R&D center will open in the third quarter of 2005. China, with its thriving economy and excellent universities, is home to many outstanding computer scientists and engineers. By establishing an R&D center in China, Google is making a strong commitment to attracting and developing Chinese talent, as well as partnering with local universities and institutes. The selection of Dr. Kai-Fu Lee to lead this important operation underscores Google's commitment to building a successful Chinese product research and development center and to expanding its international business operations.

"The opening of an R&D center in China will strengthen Google's efforts in delivering the best search experience to our users and partners worldwide," said Alan Eustace, vice president of Engineering at Google. "Under the leadership of Dr. Lee, with his proven track record of innovation and his passion for technology and research, the Google China R&D center will enable us to develop more innovative products and technologies for millions of users in China and around the world."

"It has always been my goal to make advanced technologies accessible and useful to every user, as well as to be part of the vibrant growth and innovation in China today," said Dr. Kai-Fu Lee. "Joining Google uniquely enables me to pursue both of my passions and I look forward to returning to China to begin this exciting endeavor." Dr. Lee, who is widely known for his pioneering work in the areas of speech recognition and artificial intelligence, joins Google from Microsoft, where he most recently held the position of corporate vice president, after founding Microsoft Research China in the late 1990s.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Dr. Lee was a vice president and general manager at Silicon Graphics Inc. (SGI), responsible for Internet and multimedia software. Lee also spent six years at Apple, serving as vice president of the company's interactive media group, and before that was an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University. "Google has emerged as a very successful leader in technology. Dr. Kai-Fu Lee possesses the perfect combination of technical brilliance, leadership excellence, and business savvy, and he cares deeply about the students and education in China," said Gu Binglin, President of Tsinghua University.

"Dr. Lee is the ideal candidate to do great things for Google and for China." The Google China R&D center is the latest addition to Google's growing number of global engineering offices, which include Tokyo, Japan, Zurich, Switzerland, Bangalore, India, New York, New York, Santa Monica, Calif., Kirkland, Wash. and Mountain View, Calif. As with all of its R&D centers, Google will continue to look for the best talent in China and across Asia to join the Google team.

About Google Inc.Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

For more information, visit http://www.google.com/.
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