On 20 March, the Madeira Chemistry Centre (CQM) organised a seminar dedicated to scientific research within the framework of the China-Portugal Joint Laboratory for Innovative Nanomedicine, at the University of Madeira’s Penteada Campus.

China Media Group (CMG) recently organised the event “China in Spring: China’s Development, Opportunities for the World – Global Dialogue, Brazil Edition” in Brasília, in partnership with the Chinese Embassy.

Chinese car manufacturer GAC recently announced that it plans to start producing vehicles in Brazil from the first half of 2027, at a factory in Goiás, as part of the group’s global expansion strategy.

Brazilian companies that import from China will gain easier access to Chinese government credit insurance mechanisms, as well as extended payment terms.

Brazil's Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, recently met with executives from three global health technology and digital infrastructure companies in the city of Shenzhen, China. The meetings form part of a strategic technological co-operation agenda in the Asian country, aimed at modernising the Unified Health System (SUS).

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.