Italian Carabinieri policeman Fernando Giorgi: Sino-Italian joint patrol as a new landmark for the opening-up of China

Just as Fernando said, transnational police cooperation can be viewed as a microcosm of globalization and the only route to solve global security problems. The reform of China’s public security work is exactly focusing on how to strengthen international police cooperation. So far, the Ministry of Public Security has established direct bilateral police cooperation with 83 countries or regions, arranged regular working meetings with the interior police departments of 31 countries, signed nearly 300 documents, assigned 49 police liaison officers to 27 countries, and sent more than 2,300 Chinese peacekeeping police officers to eight UN peacekeeping mission areas. Moreover, some Chinese police officers are now working as senior staff members in the UN Peacekeeping Force. In other security relevant international organizations such as the International Criminal Police Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Chinese police are also playing an increasingly important role.

Through this international police cooperation, China can not only learn from others' strong points to better tackle increasingly rampant transnational crimes, but also show the image of "a responsible world power". Angelino Alfano, a former Italian Interior Minister, made a nod to this idea by claiming that China plays an important role in the world and the joint patrol shows the Italians that Italy is now working hand in hand with such a world power like China to protect everyone’s safety.

Fernando's wishes for China

Best wishes to the Chinese and China’s opening-up

"China is a country with thousands of years of culture and so is Italy. The fabulous achievements China has won since the reform and opening-up, along with the hospitality and diligence of the Chinese people, have always attracted me so that I’ve been expecting such a journey for a long time. And the unforgettable experience here didn’t let me down.” At the end of the interview, Fernando, who was about to finish this joint patrol, further expressed his expectations and wishes for the bright future of China, “China is destined to continue reforming and opening-up which may lead to more cooperation between the Chinese and Italian police. I wish this great country and kind people all the best.”

Story by: Lu Yukun

Translated by: Tang Xinning

Cameraman:Fan Yicheng