Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently concluded a brief visit to Paris after her trip to China, where she engaged in significant discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

In Paris, Meloni focused on supporting the Italian athletes at the 2024 Olympics, visiting Casa Italia, and celebrating Italy's achievements, including a gold medal in judo.

However, her visit was marked by controversy as Italian media were excluded from key meetings in Beijing, a decision attributed to her staff.

This has raised questions about transparency and media freedom, especially after Meloni's previous criticisms of Italian press coverage.

Despite these challenges, Meloni expressed satisfaction with her diplomatic efforts, aiming to strengthen Italy's economic ties with China and support Italian businesses operating there.