As Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is paying her first state visit to China since taking office in 2022, China and Italy are pushing their relations to a new stage, with a 2024–2027 action plan on strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership. At a panel discussion, Massimo Ambrosetti, the Italian ambassador to China highlighted the profound cooperative relationship between Italy and China, inspired by historical figures like Marco Polo and Matteo Ricci. Emphasizing the importance of education and practical philosophy, he also revealed the three-year action plan aimed at strengthening ties.