On September 28, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in Italy and the Permanent Representation to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture jointly hosted a reception celebrating the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Italy and San Marino, Hou Yue, attended the event and delivered a speech. Fan Ling, Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of San Marino (UNIRSM-CI), was invited to attend. Barbara Terenzi, President of the San Marino-China Friendship Association and Chair of the UNIRSM-CI Council, was also invited to the event.

During the event, Fan Ling exchanged ideas and interacted with directors and colleagues from various Confucius Institutes in Italy, and posed for a group photo with Ambassador Hou Yue alongside Barbara Terenzi.

This year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and San Marino. Over the years, UNIRSM-CI has actively served as a bridge for cultural exchange and people-to-people connectivity. It is committed to promoting the development of Chinese language education and Chinese culture in San Marino, and to enhancing mutual understanding and friendly exchanges between the peoples of China and San Marino. This event further strengthened the exchanges and ties between UNIRSM-CI, the Chinese Embassy in Italy, and other Confucius Institutes in Italy, injecting new momentum into deepening China-San Marino cultural exchanges and people-to-people bonds.