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Italian week at Osaka expo

Photo shows an android representing Ito Mancio, head of the 16th century Tensho embassy, the first Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe including Italy, on display at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on Sept. 7, 2025, the opening day of the expo's eight-day Italian week.

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Italian week at Osaka expo

Photo shows an android representing Ito Mancio, head of the 16th century Tensho embassy, the first Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe including Italy, on display at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on Sept. 7, 2025, the opening day of the expo's eight-day Italian week.

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Preview of the film Diamanti in Paris FA

(L to R) Italian Cultural officer at the Italian embassy Andrea Macchioni poses next to Turkish-Italian film director and screenwriter Ferzan Ozpetek, President of Cinema itta S.p.A Chiara Sbarigia, Italian actress Jasmine Trinca, and Head of Special Projects Internationalization Min Cult Cinecitta S.p.A. Roberto Stabile for a photo-call for the film Diamanti at the Aux Publics Cinema in Paris, on January 23, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-ITALY-MARCO POLO-INSPIRATION (CN)

(240323) -- BEIJING, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Federico Roberto Antonelli, cultural counselor of the Italian Embassy in China, speaking during an event commemorating the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death at the Italian Embassy in China in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Marco Polo continues to be an inspiration in China, Italy 700 years after passing" (Xinhua/Luo Xin)

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CHINA-ITALY-MARCO POLO-INSPIRATION (CN)

(240323) -- BEIJING, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Lu Zhizhou, deputy chief editor of Yilin Press, speaking during an event commemorating the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death at the Italian Embassy in China in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Marco Polo continues to be an inspiration in China, Italy 700 years after passing" (Xinhua/Luo Xin)

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CHINA-ITALY-MARCO POLO-INSPIRATION (CN)

(240323) -- BEIJING, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Italian Ambassador to China Massimo Ambrosetti speaking during an event commemorating the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death at the Italian Embassy in China in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Marco Polo continues to be an inspiration in China, Italy 700 years after passing" (Xinhua/Luo Xin)

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CHINA-ITALY-MARCO POLO-INSPIRATION (CN)

(240323) -- BEIJING, March 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Wen Zheng, a professor of Beijing Foreign Studies University, speaking during an event commemorating the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death at the Italian Embassy in China in Beijing, capital of China, March 20, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Marco Polo continues to be an inspiration in China, Italy 700 years after passing" (Xinhua/Luo Xin)

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A Croatian tour guide with connection with China spanning decades

STORY: A Croatian tour guide with connection with China spanning decades SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of central square in Zagreb and Zlata Merlin working 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): ZLATA MERLIN, Croatian tour guide 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): ZLATA MERLIN, Croatian tour guide 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Croatian): ZLATA MERLIN, Croatian tour guide STORYLINE: There are only a few Croatians who can speak fluently the Chinese language, and Zlata Merlin is one of them. Despite lacking formal education in Chinese, her life trajectory unexpectedly led her to China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): ZLATA MERLIN, Croatian tour guide "45 years ago, my husband, who graduated in Chinese language in China, was employed by the embassy, and our family went to work in China." Merlin graduated in literature, Russian and Italian language at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Zagreb. When she came to China, she didn't speak a word of t

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Chinese Embassy in Italy hosts Spring Festival reception in Rome

STORY: Chinese embassy in Italy hosts Spring Festival reception in Rome SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese Spring Festival reception 2. various of Ignazio La Russa painting eyes of a dancing lion 3. various of Ignazio La Russa drinking tea 4. SOUNDBITE (Italian): IGNAZIO LA RUSSA, Italy's Senate President STORYLINE: The Chinese embassy in Italy hosted a Chinese Spring Festival reception in Rome on Wednesday. Lion dances, tea art, calligraphy and creative performances combining Italian and Chinese cultural elements dazzled the audience. Italy's Senate President Ignazio La Russa, together with Chinese Ambassador to Italy Jia Guide, painted eyes of a dancing lion to deliver hope for prosperity. La Russa also expressed good wishes for a better Italy-China relationship. SOUNDBITE (Italian): IGNAZIO LA RUSSA, Italy's Senate President "Many, many good wishes for the coming Chinese New Year which will bring n

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Chengdu Universiade to be a huge success: Italian sports official

STORY: Chengdu Universiade to be a huge success: Italian sports official DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chengdu Universiade related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Italian): ANTONIO DIMA, President of Italian Federation of University Sport 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Italian): ANTONIO DIMA, President of Italian Federation of University Sport 4. various of the Italian athletes STORYLINE:签发 The 31st International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games will take place in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province between July 28 and August 8. Antonio Dima, president of Italian Federation of University Sport, said that he believes the Chengdu Universiade will be a huge success and create new history for the Games. He made the remarks at a reception hosted last week for the Italian delegation by the Chinese embassy in Rome. SOUNDBITE 1 (Italian): ANTONIO DIMA, President of Italian Federation of University Sport "I've been at two Univer

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Vlog: What drives Hainan as new engine of growth in China?

STORY: Vlog: What drives Hainan as new engine of growth in China? DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Irish): JOSEPH KEATING, Trade, Commercial, Science, Technological & Innovation Counsellor of the Irish Embassy in Beijing 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Italian): WALTER LUMINO, Managing Director, illy Caffe Shanghai Co., Ltd. 6. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MASSIMILIANO TREMITERRA, Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Commission Guangzhou Office 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): LUCA BATTILORO, CEO of Ducati China 9. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): JUDITH SUN, Managing Director of Greater China, Hugo Boss 11. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Engl

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Vlog: "Bon appetit" at Hainan Expo

STORY: Vlog: "Bon appetit" at Hainan Expo DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:56 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hainan expo 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 3. STANDUP 2 (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent 4. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 5. STANDUP 4 (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent 6. STANDUP 5 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 7. STANDUP 6 (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent 8. STANDUP 7 (English): ZHANG LI, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JOSEPH KEATING, Trade, Commercial, Science, Technological & Innovation Counsellor of the Irish Embassy in Beijing 10. SOUNDBITE 2 (Irish): JOSEPH KEATING, Trade, Commercial, Science, Technological & Innovation Counsellor of the Irish Embassy in Beijing 11. SOUNDBITE 3 (Japanese): Japanese salesman 12. SOUNDBITE 4 (Italian): WALTER LUMINO, Managing Director, illy Caffe Shanghai Co., Ltd. 13. SOUNDBITE 5 (Japanese): SHI YEJIN, Shanghai

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Japan coach Zaccheroni honored by Italy

TOKYO, Japan - Japan national men's soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni speaks before reporters at the Italian embassy in Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2012, after receiving the Order of the Star of Italy for promoting friendly relations between the two countries.

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Japan coach Zaccheroni honored by Italy

TOKYO, Japan - Japan national men's soccer team coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) receives at the Italian embassy in Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2012, the Order of the Star of Italy for promoting friendly relations between the two countries. To the left is Italian Ambassador to Japan Domenico Giorgi.

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Japan coach Zaccheroni honored by Italy

TOKYO, Japan - Italian Ambassador to Japan Domenico Giorgi (L) receives a Japan national men's soccer team jersey with autographs from coach Alberto Zaccheroni (R) at the Italian embassy in Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2012. Zaccheroni received the Order of the Star of Italy the same day for promoting friendly relations between the two countries.

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Ferrari Four released in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Italian sports car maker Ferrari S.p.A's Japan unit releases the Ferrari Four, a four-wheel-drive vehicle for four people, at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo on July 5, 2011.

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-ITALIAN CUISINE-FOOD

(221121) -- BEIRUT, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member serves local residents with traditional Italian food in Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 20, 2022. The Italian Embassy in Beirut on Sunday organized a solidarity lunch for free for local residents. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-ITALIAN CUISINE-FOOD

(221121) -- BEIRUT, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman has a glass of Italian wine during an event serving Italian food in Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 20, 2022. The Italian Embassy in Beirut on Sunday organized a solidarity lunch for free for local residents. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

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Vlog: Aiping's new friends at 5th CIIE

STORY: Vlog: Aiping's new friends at 5th CIIE DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:30 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHANKAR KOIRALA, Founder of Himalayan Threads 3. STANDUP 2 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RAMIRES, International Business Consultant of Dragon Vast Corporation Limited 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): OSCAR NAGORE, General Manager, Gerard Bertrand China 6. STANDUP 3 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MARIANA, Italian exhibitor 8. STANDUP 4 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): HAMID ADELI, Commercial Counselor, Iranian Embassy in China STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent "Attending the CIIE is all about walking. The expo is anything but small. Can I ask you a few questions? Look at the pin that I've got. (Your Chinese is better than mine) This is Rami

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Japanese cyclist Kuboki joins Italy-based pro team

Japanese champion Kazushige Kuboki (2nd from L, back row) and members of Italy-based professional road cycling team NIPPO Vini Fantini pose for photos at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2015, with Kuboki set to join the team from the 2016 season. Japanese team manager Hiroshi Daimon can be seen on the far right (front row). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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The Shimabara-han Fief Second Residence

This location is the present day Tsunazaka slope at Mita 2-chome. The house on the right was the residence of the Matsudairas of the Hizen(present day Nagasaki Prefecture) Shimabara-han fief, the house on the right going up the slope was the residence of the Matsudairas of the Iyo(present day Ehime Prefecture) Matsuyama-han fief, and the one on the left was the second residence of the Matsudairas of Mutsu(present day Aomori and part of Iwate Prefectures). Right now there stands Keio University at the bottom of the slope and the Italian Embassy on top of the slope. The site of the residences of Satohara-han and Matsuyama-han belongs to the Mitsui Club in Tsuna-machi. The photo is presumed to have been taken in 1863(the 3rd year of Bunkyu).==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number36‐20‐0]

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Ferrari Four released in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Italian sports car maker Ferrari S.p.A's Japan unit releases the Ferrari Four, a four-wheel-drive vehicle for four people, at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo on July 5, 2011. (Kyodo)

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The Shimabara-han Fief Second Residence

This location is the present day Tsunazaka slope at Mita 2-chome. The house on the right was the residence of the Matsudairas of the Hizen(present day Nagasaki Prefecture) Shimabara-han fief, the house on the right going up the slope was the residence of the Matsudairas of the Iyo(present day Ehime Prefecture) Matsuyama-han fief, and the one on the left was the second residence of the Matsudairas of Mutsu(present day Aomori and part of Iwate Prefectures). Right now there stands Keio University at the bottom of the slope and the Italian Embassy on top of the slope. The site of the residences of Satohara-han and Matsuyama-han belongs to the Mitsui Club in Tsuna-machi. The photo is presumed to have been taken in 1863(the 3rd year of Bunkyu).==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number104‐5‐0]

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Italian ambassador to Japan

Italian Ambassador to Japan Giorgio Starace speaks during an interview at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo on May 28, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Italian ambassador to Japan

Italian Ambassador to Japan Giorgio Starace speaks during an interview at the Italian Embassy in Tokyo on May 28, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo