New Cultural Dialogue Emerges Through Jiangsu Football League in Rome
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ROME, Nov. 11, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Over 700 years after Marco Polo brought tales of China's Jiangnan region to Italy, a new cultural dialogue has emerged through the universal language of sports. On September 14, the International Communication Event "When 'Su Chao' Meets the World" took place in Rome, marking a significant step in the ongoing exchange between two ancient civilizations.
Hosted by the Information Office of the Jiangsu Provincial People's Government and organized by Modern Express, the event showcased the "Su Chao" (The Jiangsu Football City League), a rapidly growing urban grassroots football tournament. Zhou Zhou, representing the Chinese Embassy in Italy, highlighted the league's reflection of the competitive spirit and urban vitality of modern China.
Zheng Chunping, Editor-in-Chief of Modern Express, emphasized the profound historical connections between Jiangsu and Italy. She pointed out that over 400 years ago, Italian Jesuit Matteo Ricci translated Western texts in Nanjing, establishing a cultural bridge between the two regions.
David Bisceglia, Head of Asian Youth Development at the official five-a-side football team of AS Roma, shared his 36-year connection with China. Currently developing youth football academies in Tianjin for children aged 5 to 12, Bisceglia expressed a strong interest in exploring sports rehabilitation and training partnerships in Jiangsu.
The media's role in sports communication was another major focus of the event. Roberto Rossi, Vice President of the Journalists’ Association of Lazio, shared his insights on understanding younger generations' preferences through his interactions with six nephews. Rossi emphasized the importance of shifting the focus toward player stories and fan culture rather than just match results.
The event reached a significant milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Modern Express and Nouvelles E'europe Italia. This strategic media partnership will facilitate deeper cooperation, ensuring that more compelling stories of Chinese grassroots sports and urban development reach European audiences. Through the universal language of football, two nations sharing millennium-old civilizations continue their enduring dialogue.