2025 Media Recap: A Year of Strengthening Taiwan-Italy Relations

The year 2025 marked a significant period of growth and deepened cooperation between Taiwan and Italy across economic, diplomatic, and cultural spheres. Media outlets highlighted key milestones that reflect the flourishing partnership between the two nations.

A major highlight for our community was the official opening of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (ICCT) in May, a significant step in bolstering bilateral trade and commercial ties.

Here is a recap of key media coverage from 2025:

Economic & Diplomatic Milestones

Focus Taiwan: In a significant diplomatic move, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister made a rare visit to Italy in September to inaugurate the newly renovated representative office in Rome, emphasizing complementary economic strengths.Taiwan FM makes rare Italy visit, opens renovated Rome office

Agenzia Nova (Italian): During National Day celebrations in Rome, Taiwan’s representative highlighted “remarkable progress in relations,” noting steady trade growth and significant Taiwanese investment in Italy, such as the GlobalWafers plant in Novara.Taiwan’s representative in Italy celebrates National Day: “Remarkable progress in relations.”

Taipei Representative Office in Italy (Italian): Earlier in the year, Italy and Taiwan signed a new air services agreement to increase flight frequencies, further facilitating business and tourism.Italia e Taiwan firmano accordo sui servizi aerei per aumentare i voli

Parliamentary Support & Dialogue

Taipei Times: An Italian parliamentary delegation visited Taiwan in September to demonstrate commitment to democratic values, following a resolution passed by the Italian parliament supporting Taiwan’s inclusion in international organizations.Taiwan’s ties with Italy growing

Decode39: Another parliamentary mission focused on strengthening industrial ties, particularly in the semiconductor and advanced technology sectors.Continuing parliamentary diplomacy

Cultural & Culinary Exchange

Focus Taiwan: In a sweet victory, a team of Taiwanese bakers won the prestigious 2025 Panettone World Championship in Italy, showcasing top-tier culinary craftsmanship.Taiwan wins Panettone World Championship in Italy

Focus Taiwan: Highlighting cultural promotion, the Italian Representative in Taipei joined the promotional video for the 2025 Taichung Hotpot & Grill Festival.Italian Representative joins 2025 Taichung Hotpot & Grill Festival promotional video

CNA (Chinese): With the 2025 Jubilee, Italy prepared to welcome millions of pilgrims, with media providing travel tips for Taiwanese visitors.禧年義大利湧入朝聖客 (Jubilee Italy floods with pilgrims)

Focus Taiwan: Roma Tre University signed an agreement to establish a Taiwan studies program, expanding academic cooperation.Roma Tre University signs deal to open Taiwan studies program