COVID-19 Pandemic and How It Affected Sino-Italian Relations.

ABSTRACT

Italy was the most affected European country at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the European Union was struggling to get its act together and provide assistance to an ally in need, Russia and China used the opportunity to promote their own agendas. The focus of this article is on the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Italy, China's disinformation campaign, and the uncertain future of the relations between the two countries.