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People's Republic of China-Italy relations formally date back to 6 November 1970.[1] News of Italy's recognition of the People's Republic of China and consequent breaking of formal relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan spurred other European countries such as Austria and Belgium to consider similar moves.[2] Italian Foreign Minister Pietro Nenni presented the proposal for the recognition of China in January 1969.[3] The Italian Communist Party had invited Chinese representatives to attend their 1969 party congress; however, the Chinese side declined the invitation.[4] The United States maintained a major influence in commercial relations between the two countries; for example, Italy had to seek U.S. approval to sell eighty dump trucks to China in July 1970.[5] The two countries exchanged ambassadors in February of the following year.[6]
In September 2005, Chinese Defense Minister Cao Gangchuan and Italian Deputy Defense Minister Salvatore Cicu expressed their hope for closer military cooperation between the two countries.[7]
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- ^ "Major events in China-Italy relations", Xinhua News, 2004-05-07. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ Hofmann, Paul. "Rome and Peking in Accord on Ties; Nationalist Link to Italy is Ended", The New York Times, 1970-11-07. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ Fleming, Louis B.. "Italy's Foreign MInister Urges Ties With China", Los Angeles Times, 1969-01-25. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ "China Won't Attend Red Party Congress in Italy", Los Angeles Times, 1969-02-06. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ "US OKs Italian Sale of Trucks to Red China", Los Angeles Times, 1970-07-29. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ "Italy and Red China Swap Ambassadors", Los Angeles Times, 1971-02-13. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ "China, Italy to promote military relations", People's Daily, 2005-09-24. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
