Greetings! I'm Ilaria Perla, trade advisor for companies seeking international expansion. With a focus on fostering connections and navigating complex markets, I empower businesses to thrive globally. In April 2021 I co-founded SOAPBOX, a (free) newsletter focused on trade with China, which is published every Monday.As Project Manager for China and Southeast Asia at the Estonia Business and Innovation Agency, I've spearheaded initiatives to explore Southeast Asian opportunities and advised Estonian companies on market entry strategies. Previously, I served as a China Trade Advisor in Beijing, facilitating cross-border collaborations and providing strategic counsel to the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. With a background as a Training Centre Coordinator at the EU SME Centre, I organised export training programs to support European SMEs eyeing the Chinese market and, as a Marketing and Communication Assistant, executed multi-channel campaigns to enhance brand visibility.Holding a BSc in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation, with proficiency in Mandarin Chinese from Cà Foscari University of Venice (IT), I've completed a traineeship at the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce in Beijing. Fluent in Italian, English, Mandarin, and French, with basic Estonian skills.Additional certificates: • Air Cargo Business Fundamentals Certification, IATA• Business, International Relations and the Political Economy, LSE Online• Data Analysis, LSE Online