A poster of the 2024 edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World Photo: Courtesy of The Embassy of Italy in China

The Embassy of Italy in China and the Italian business community operating in China have jointly launched the 2024 edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (WICW) set to run from November 18 to November 24. A yearly event, the WICW aims to promote exquisite Italian cooking, the Mediterranean diet, and Italian agri-food products and wine. 

Themed "Mediterranean Diet and Recipes from Our Roots: Health and Tradition," this year's edition is dedicated to exploring the traditional roots of Italian cuisine, while also recognizing the Mediterranean Diet's vital role in promoting health as part of a healthy, balanced, and sustainable lifestyle. 

Several Italian restaurants and coffee shops in Beijing, Tianjin, Qingdao, and Xi'an prepare special menus and typical dishes for diners in China.