Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged on Saturday greater access for Italian companies to the Chinese market via expos and other platforms.

China encourages more Italian companies to enter the Chinese market through platforms such as the China International Import Expo, the China International Fair for Trade in Services, the China International Consumer Products Expo, and the China International Supply Chain Expo, Li said when meeting here with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the 20th Group of 20 Summit.

China also expects Italy to provide a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises to invest in Italy, Li added. ■

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)