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Regions of Italy in Context of Italian-Chinese Relations in 21st Century

Authors :
A. G. Nesterov
E. O. Muslimova
Source :
Научный диалог, Vol 13, Iss 7, Pp 470-485 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Tsentr nauchnykh i obrazovatelnykh proektov, 2024.

Abstract

This study examines the development of transregional relations between the regions of Italy and those of China, including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau. It highlights the interplay between centrifugal and centripetal tendencies within the framework of Italy’s ‘center — regions’ relationship system. The analysis provides insights into the normative foundations of international and foreign policy activities of Italy’s territorial communities, grounded in the national Constitution and relevant legislation. The findings demonstrate that Italian regions possess very limited capabilities for independent foreign and economic policy initiatives, a restriction stemming from the Italian Constitution, which permits regional cooperation only in the realms of economy and culture. In contrast, among the regions of China, only Hong Kong and Macau exhibit the capacity for autonomous external activities. Furthermore, it is revealed that Chinese migrants in Italy play a significant role in fostering Italian-Chinese interregional ties, maintaining connections with their homeland. The study concludes that Italian regions are notably less active internationally compared to regions in other EU countries.

Details

Language :
Russian
ISSN :
2225756X and 22271295
Volume :
13
Issue :
7
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Научный диалог
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.82bd2c92474c481d9e375e93125a1c82
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.24224/2227-1295-2024-13-7-471-485