Now that we have come out of the lockdown, Italian companies are preparing to resume their activities, including exports. China is one of the key destinations for the Italian wine sector, and many major sector events have been confirmed for this summer. But is travel to China possible? Can I move to China for business reasons? Let’s try to do some clarity.
Author: Redazione
With the lockdown left behind since the end of March, China has long been on the rails of restart. Many in Italy are wondering what is the business trend in the country that was hit hard and first by Covid19. Has consumption really restarted in China? Let’s find out together.
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