Sonangol, Angola's state-owned oil company, announced during its 50th-anniversary celebrations held recently that it was negotiating a loan of around US$4.8 billion with Chinese financial institutions to partially finance the Lobito refinery.

Speaking to the press on the sidelines of a recent field visit to the municipalities of Santa Cruz and São Lourenço dos Órgãos, under the framework of the China–FAO–Cape Verde South–South Co-operation project, Cape Verde’s Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Gilberto Silva, highlighted the progress achieved in the training of farmers and technical staff, as well as in the testing of new production techniques.

Salvador Caetano Auto has formalised a strategic partnership with Zeekr, Geely Auto Group's electric mobility brand, for the import and distribution of vehicles in Portugal and Spain. According to the companies' press release, sales are scheduled to begin in the second quarter of this year.

Portuguese-speaking countries imported Chinese goods worth USD 88.1 billion in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.06% and the highest figure on record, according to official data released on 26 February.

Ricardo Bastos, Director of Institutional Affairs at Great Wall Motors (GWM) in Brazil, said on 24 February that Espírito Santo's institutional security was one of the reasons that led the Chinese multinational to announce the state as the location for its second car factory in Brazil and Latin America.

The Brazilian automotive scene is witnessing a significant milestone in the transition to electric mobility, driven by the meteoric rise of the BYD Dolphin Mini. The newly launched electric vehicle from Chinese giant BYD has not only captured the attention of Brazilian consumers. In January 2026, the BYD Dolphin Mini surpassed sales of traditional entry-level combustion models, such as the Renault Kwid, in its segment, marking a turning point in local market preference.

On 28 February, the Immigration Museum will host a special programme in celebration of Chinese New Year, in partnership with the Brazil-China Socio-Cultural Institute (Ibrachina), the Dao Centre for Oriental Culture, the FAAP Confucius Institute for Business and the Brazilian School of Chinese Medicine (EBRAMEC). Free and open to the public, the event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature a series of cultural activities celebrating China's ancient traditions.

Exports from São Paulo's agribusiness to China – the sector's main buyer – rose 16.7% in 2025 and reached US$ 6.8 billion, according to data provided to CNN Money by the IEA-APTA (Institute of Agricultural Economics) of the SAA (Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply) of São Paulo.

Geely is preparing to produce the compact EX2 electric car in Brazil. Launched at the end of last year, the EX2, which is available in Pro and Max versions, will be produced at the Paraná plant alongside Renault cars. According to the Autossegredos website, production will begin between the end of this year and the beginning of 2027.

Brazil has made its first shipment of DDG to China, consolidating the opening of the Chinese market to corn ethanol co-products. The ship departed on the 14th from the Port of Imbituba, in Santa Catarina, with approximately 62,000 tonnes, in the first shipment sent after the signing of the bilateral health protocol between the two countries.

Chinese manufacturers of solar panels and other electrical equipment have increased their presence in Brazil to compete in the country's battery market.

The current state of bilateral relations between Angola and the People's Republic of China was discussed on February 20 in Luanda, with a focus on strengthening economic and trade cooperation in the areas of oil and other strategic natural resources. The topic dominated the meeting between Foreign Minister Téte António and Chinese Ambassador to Angola Zhang Bin.