Chinese conglomerate CITIC Group expressed interest in strengthening co-operation with the Angolan government in the areas of public works during a courtesy meeting held on 16 March in Luanda between the Minister of Public Works, Urbanism and Housing, Carlos Alberto dos Santos, and the multinational's president, Xi Guohua, who is currently visiting Angola.

Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) recently promoted the conference "Sustainable Business in Brazil: Current and Future Perspectives" in Rio de Janeiro, presenting the potential of Brazil's creative industry as a benchmark for innovation and sustainability to MBA students from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).

The Chinese Ambassador to Brazil, Zhu Qingqiao, recently met in Cuiabá with the Governor of the State of Mato Grosso, Mauro Mendes, accompanied by the President of the State Legislative Assembly, Deputy Max Russi.

A major brand promotion event, the 2026 "Chinese Brands Going Global • Worldwide Tour (South America)", organised by Global Times, recently took place in São Paulo, Brazil. Under the theme "New Quality Leads, Brands Go Global", the event brought together diplomats and business leaders from China and Brazil to discuss pathways for sustainable growth and new opportunities for co-operation in the region.

J&T Express Brazil and São Paulo State University (UNESP) have signed a comprehensive co-operation agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration in the areas of talent development, academic research and industrial practice. The partnership contributes to expanding co-operation between Brazilian companies and universities, while promoting cultural and industrial exchanges between China and Brazil.

The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Portugal, Yang Yirui, stated that the two countries can achieve an exemplary level of co-operation in the automotive manufacturing sector, during his intervention at the international conference "Juntos, Criamos Futuro – Together, Leading the Way", organised by the National Association of the Automotive Sector (ARAN).

Brazil will begin offering electronic visas to Chinese citizens, allowing nationals from Mainland China, as well as the Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions, to apply for the document digitally for tourism or business travel. The measure will facilitate stays of up to 90 days and also covers participation in trade fairs, events and short-term technical activities in the country.

The Vice-Minister of Commerce and Industry of Timor-Leste, Augusto Júnior Trindade, took part in a videoconference meeting in Dili focused on strengthening co-operation with China. The gathering brought together representatives from academic institutions, economic organisations, and research centres across the Asia-Pacific region.

A delegation from Macao has visited the Azores with the aim of exploring co-operation opportunities in the fields of green energy and smart cities. This fact-finding mission could potentially lead to the establishment of an operational base in Portugal.

The Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce Angola-China, Linda Liu, recently announced in Luanda the launch of new projects in Angola across the industrial, real estate, technology, and automotive sectors.

Trade relations between Brazil and China, strategies to attract Chinese tourists, Brazil-China logistics corridors and business case studies are among the key topics under discussion at the Brazil-China Trade and Tourism Forum.

The Brazilian state of Espírito Santo leads the country's exports of ornamental stones to China, with US$141.7 million shipped in 2025, accounting for a 54.6% share of Brazil's total exports to the Asian nation. The state of Minas Gerais, ranking second in sector exports to China, recorded US$56.3 million (21.7%) over the same period.