The year 2025 marked a turning point in Brazilians' view of China. Searches for flights and accommodation in China grew impressively compared to 2024. Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai are among the most sought-after cities, while nature destinations such as Zhangjiajie are also attracting attention, especially among families.

Recently, Brazil's Ministry of Communications (MCom) participated in the 4th International Satellite Navigation Summit, held in the city of Zhuzhou, Hunan Province (China). The Brazilian mission seeks to expand cooperation with China in the digital economy, telecommunications policies, connectivity, and geolocation.

Recently, the government, with support from the Chinese medical team, launched a national spatial fumigation campaign aimed at eradicating the increase in malaria cases recorded in recent times in the archipelago.

Xiaomi's large appliances will finally reach the Portuguese and European markets, the brand recently announced in Munich. The new products that will be available in Portugal are the Mijia Front Load Washer Dryer Pro 9 Kg and the Mijia Cross Door 502 L.

Brazil's Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI), Luciana Santos, recently participated in the opening of the Sino-Brazilian Seminar on Innovation, Science, and Technology — Silk Road, at the Chinese Embassy in Brasília (DF).

Recently, the Federal University of Roraima (UFRR) has been represented by Prof. Dr. Américo Lyra at the International Seminar “South-South Cooperation 70 Years after Bandung,” held by the Confucius Institute of the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) in partnership with Shanghai University. Professor Américo Lyra, from the International Relations course, is participating in the event as a guest speaker.

The Maputo Central Hospital (HCM) recently opened a new clinical simulation centre, designed to enhance the training of healthcare professionals. The space has been equipped with mannequins and simulation technology that allow practitioners to practise procedures and make clinical decisions in a realistic context before acting on patients.

The Angola-Jinhua investment and opportunities forum was recently held at the Isabel Fansony conference center in Luanda.

The Bahia State University (UNEB) has taken another important step towards offering the country's first Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language and Bachelor's degree in Translation into Chinese.

The Angolan government will grant land to Brazilian and Chinese entrepreneurs for the establishment of agricultural production hubs in different provinces of the country, including Malanje and Cuanza Norte. The Angola Sovereign Fund will also contribute to the financing guarantees until the investment is recovered.

The INPI and the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding in Rio de Janeiro to extend the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program between the two countries until 2029, in addition to discussing a proposal for enhanced bilateral cooperation on patents.

Zhou Damin, Changjiang Chair Professor at Yunnan Normal University, recently received a certificate of honor from Councilwoman of São Paulo Edir Sales in recognition of his attention to the Chinese immigrant community in Brazil and his contribution to promoting cultural exchanges between China and Brazil.