You Do Need power plug adapter while traveling from China to Italy.

Here is Why You Need An Adapter

The outlet and plug type used in Italy are C, F and L and in China are A, C and I. This is how they look like.

China

In China, outlets of type A, C and I are in use.

Type A

Type C

Type I

Italy

In Italy, outlets of type C, F and L are in use.

Type C

Type F

Type L