WUSME President Barbara Terenzi in China

WUSME President Barbara Terenzi led an official delegation for a significant institutional mission to China from 28 May to 2 June 2026. The delegation participated in the Global Mayors Forum held in Huangshan, where President Terenzi represented both the San Marino–China Friendship Association and WUSME.

The occasion provided an opportunity to meet the Mayor of Huangshan, and the President of the Huangshan General Chamber of Commerce, strengthening existing ties and forging new institutional relationships. The participation of Castello di Serravalle in the Forum reflects the long-standing twinning agreement between the two cities, established in 1999 under the historic presidency of Gian Franco Terenzi.

Following Huangshan, the delegation travelled to Yangzhou, where a formal meeting was held with the city’s Mayor, further consolidating the network of relations.

The mission concluded in Shanghai, where President Terenzi accompanied the delegation to a series of high-level meetings, such as the one with the SCAPPFC, that underscored WUSME’s active engagement with Chinese institutional and business partners.

During the stay in Shanghai there was the occasion to meet:

• Ms. Yang Rongyong, Member of the WUSME Board of Directors
• Ms. Zhao Xiaolei, Head of UNIDO ITPO Shanghai
• Ms. Rita Wang, Investment and Technology Promotion Officer, UNIDO ITPO Shanghai
• Ms. Yang Qian, Vice Chairman of the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce

The discussions focused on opportunities for joint participation in upcoming initiatives and activities, reflecting the shared commitment of all parties to strengthening cooperation between San Marino, WUSME, and the Chinese business and institutional community.