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Re:Italy is extending its coronavirus quarantine measures to... by jdietrich on Monday March 09, 2020 @09:33PM (#22531908)
>We are, as much of the world, importers from China, but many enterprises here are also, somewhat, strong exporters to China

Italy also has a surprisingly large number of Chinese migrant workers, mainly in the fashion and leather goods sector. Skilled Chinese workers in Milan and Prato provide the kudos of the "Made in Italy" label at considerably lower cost.

https://www.economist.com/special-report/2018/05/17/long-ter...

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Re:Italy is extending its coronavirus quarantine measures to... by perrywky on Monday March 09, 2020 @10:13PM (#22532139)
Many of them are from Zhejiang province of China, and since the outbreak in Italy, Zhejiang now have 7 "imported cases" from Italy.

http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/03/c_138838575.htm

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Re:Italy is extending its coronavirus quarantine measures to... by starfallg on Tuesday March 10, 2020 @12:53AM (#22532835)
You hit the nail on the head. In addition to the fashion industry, Italy is a favourite destination for Chinese tourists for sightseeing as well as buying luxury and said fashion goods.
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