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Sep 05 2018 - 15:30

MART Sala Conferenze

Rickshaw Tour: A Journey Discovering China

Giada Messetti e Simone Pieranni

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Although China is the second largest global power and its economic and political weight is increasingly indispensable, the narrative surrounding this country often remains tied to stereotypes and clichés that have little to do with reality. Giada Messetti and Simone Pieranni tell the complex story of the Chinese universe in a simple yet accurate manner, describing the futuristic geopolitical project of the New Silk Road, the complicated China-U.S.A. relations, and Beijing's incredible technological innovation plans. This event aims to address the apparent contradictions between China and our cultural system and to help us learn about a country that is destined to influence our lives more and more. The format is inspired by the podcast "Risciò," produced by Piano P.

Giada Messetti, a sinologist, lived in China from 2005 to 2011, where she worked for the correspondence offices of Rai, Corriere della Sera, and Repubblica. After returning to Italy in 2011, she became a collaborator and author for various television and radio programs. She currently works for the Tuesday night program on Rai 3, CartaBianca.

Simone Pieranni, who holds a degree in Political Science, founded China Files in 2009, a publishing agency based in Beijing that collaborates with Italian media, providing reports and articles about China. He lived in China from 2006 to 2014 and has been working in the foreign desk of Manifesto since 2014.