Simone Monticelli left Guangzhou six years ago because of a job change. He came to Nanjing. Now Simone Monticelli is a new Nanjing man, and his relationship with Nanjing is inevitable.”
Simone Monticelli works for La Termoplastic F.B.M. It is an international kitchen accessories design and production company, its headquarters is located in Italy. In four countries, production and research bases were established. The company has more than 200 patents in many countries around the world.Simone Monticelli said: “In Nanjing, the traditional Chinese elements, nanjing’s history and culture, and the beautiful ecological environment are the inspiration for our company’s design.”
Simone Monticelli’s family now lives in Gaochun, Nanjing, where the company is based. Here, he can enjoy the modernization of Nanjing, an international metropolis. He can experience a leisurely and slow life.”There are many similarities between Nanjing and Italy, such as the mild and pleasant climate and the slow pace of life.Although we left our hometown, many elements also existed in Nanjing. I feel very familiar.”
Simone Monticelli referred to the Italian element as “slow city”, and Nanjing Gaochun was the first “slow city” in China.It is also the Headquarters of Cittaslow in China, and cittaslow is the “specialty” of Italy. Such a connection brings Gaochun into close contact with Italy. Gaochun is frequently visited by its headquarters in Cittaslow, Italy. During the epidemic, Gaochun donated medical masks to Italy and the city of Leeds, Poland. The logo of Gaochun scenic spot and the publicity album also added Italian language…Simone Monticelli felt warm and belonging.”My family loves it here, too. My daughter went to primary school in Gaochun, and she received a Chinese education.So her Chinese is much better than ours.”Simone Monticelli says he is less worried because the local government has targeted businesses to help them deal with practical difficulties in life, including children going to school.
During his six years in Nanjing, Simone Monticelli saw the city change. The degree of internationalization is getting higher and higher, among which the most intuitive feeling is that there are more foreigners. Simone Monticelli said industry activity and the business environment are starting to improve, which are important factors in attracting talent. Various policies were put into effect in Nanjing, which showed the city’s thirst for talents. In recent years, there are more and more multinational companies in Nanjing, and the level of international talents is getting higher and higher. Nanjing is becoming a “strong magnetic field” to attract talents.
Simone Monticelli’s appreciation of Nanjing is that the city has become more international and still retains its “flavor.” My family and I often visit places like the City wall and the Museum in the Ming Dynasty. We also like to eat nanjing food. Nanjing is different from Italy and the unique charm of other Cities in China.”He wishes that while nanjing continues to maintain its own characteristics, the city is developing better and better on the road of internationalization and can step into a higher level.
