Francesco Sisci

Francesco Sisci (August 5, 1960) is an Italian sinologist, author and columnist who lives and works in Beijing.[1] Currently he is a senior researcher at Renmin University of China[2] and contributes to several journals and think tanks on geopolitical issues. In 2016, he was granted the first interview to the Pope on China.[3] The interview has received widespread coverage in the Chinese press, for the first time in the history of the Chinese Communist Party. He was a contributor for Il Sole 24ore[citation needed] and for Asia Times with the column Sinograph and a frequent commentator on international affairs for CCTV and Phoenix TV.[1]

  1. ^ a b Sisci, Francesco (2014). A Brave New China. Firenze. ISBN 978-88-6797-225-8. OCLC 953180199.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ Tatlow, Didi Kirsten (2017-02-07). "Debate Flares Over China's Inclusion at Vatican Organ Trafficking Meeting". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
  3. ^ Sisci, Francesco (2016-02-02). "Pope Francis urges world not to fear China's rise: AT exclusive". Asia Times.