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Our Vision

We exist to build the unseen bridges between nations, values and futures.

 

The Istituto Italo-Cinese per le Relazioni Sostenibili is a space of strategic dialogue, cultural resonance, and sustainable collaboration between Italy and China.

 

Rooted in deep mutual respect and future-oriented thinking, we bring together thinkers, connectors, creators and decision-makers across fields – from energy transition to family legacy, from artistic heritage to female leadership.

 

We believe relationships are not tools, but infrastructures. And through these invisible infrastructures, we shape the future.

We are not here to solve problems.  

We are here to reframe them.

Prensident  Xie Yihan Maggie

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Thinkers. Interpreters. Connectors.  

From energy to culture, from strategy to presence.  

We are not a project. We are an infrastructure.

Our Operational Ecosystem
ICRS operates as a strategically oriented, ecosystem-based structure.
Rather than functioning as a traditional, linear institution, we are a collaborative constellation of multidimensional roles, including:

 

  • Cultural Policy Designers

    → Transforming cultural questions into policy frameworks and internationally resonant narratives.

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  • Field Researchers

    → Conducting site-specific inquiry and participatory observation to provide grounded, contextual intelligence for our initiatives.

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  • Strategic Observers

    → Offering neutral, informed perspectives to connect with cities, institutions, and cultural dynamics—delivering actionable insights.

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  • Institutional Connectors

    → Bridging across international organizations, foundations, and governments to build cross-sectoral coalitions.

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  • Artistic Envoys

    → Practicing cultural diplomacy through artistic expression—serving as narrative builders and relational translators.

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