The groundbreaking of the Comoro Substation and 150kv Transmission Line took place on January 9 in Fomento, Dili, with the aim of strengthening the supply of electricity to the population of Dili. The initiative was organized by the Ministry of Public Works and Electricity of Timor-Leste (EDTL), with the support of the Chinese government.

China reported that Brazil was the country to which it increased exports the most in 2024, following the release of the trade balance, according to Valor Econômico.

Last week, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the China Chamber of International Commerce (CCOIC) promoted a meeting between the Apex Office in Beijing and Chinese companies.

WEST HORSE POWERTRAIN PORTUGAL, a joint venture between Chinese car manufacturer Geely and Renault, was one of the main investors in Portugal in 2024, according to official figures.

Sinochem, a Chinese company, controls Syngenta, which announced the opening of fifteen technology hubs in Brazil's main producing regions.

The Brazilian leather sector closed 2024 with export revenues of US$ 1.26 billion, an increase of 12.5% on the previous year. The volume shipped grew by 22.3% in square meters and 38.8% in weight, according to a report by the Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB).

On January 6, Victor Queiroz, General Manager of ApexBrasil's Asia-Pacific Office, and Ms. Zhao Yanyan, special representative of Luckin Coffee for Brazilian affairs, visited Xiamen C&D Co.

In 2024, China increased its imports of ferroniobium from Brazil, the main product made from niobium, by 13%. Brazilian industry is hegemonic in this sector. As the largest holder of global ferroniobium reserves, Brazil is responsible for 95% of the world's total reserves.

Loaded with wine, olive oil, fleur de sel, cork products or traditional Ach Brito soaps, the containers leave from Tilburg in the Netherlands and travel almost 11,000 kilometers, crossing Germany, Poland, Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan, until they reach Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province.

XCMG Brazil announced an investment of R$100 million to implement the SAP System in Brazil and other South American countries. Since January 6, the system has already started operating with the issuance of the first invoice.

The Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Angola, Chen Feng, expressed on January 10 China's commitment to continue supporting Angola's development through local investment. The diplomat spoke during a visit to the Guangde Internacional Group Industrial Hub (GUANGDE) Lda, located in Cacuaco.

Wuling models are already being tested in Brazil. According to information on the Autos Segredos website, the models will be sold in Brazil as Wuling, since the automaker is part of a joint venture with SAIC and GM in China.