The Umbeluzi Agricultural Technology Transfer Center (CITTAU), built by the Chinese government, is responsible for transmitting cultivation techniques for 10 varieties of rice, 21 varieties of corn, two varieties of cotton and 20 varieties of vegetables. Since 2011, the initiative has been producing impressive results in the development of agricultural activity in the Boane district, Maputo province, enabling farmers to harvest crops with high levels of yield.

BYD, a Chinese electric car manufacturer, has been in talks for a potential joint venture or acquisition with Brazilian Sigma Lithium. According to sources, the deal would be valued at US$2.9 million, according to the "Financial Times" newspaper.

The governor of Amazonas, Wilson Lima, visited on January 11th the headquarters of the Chinese companies BYD and TCL, which operate in the Manaus Industrial Complex and generate more than 1,200 direct jobs.

After some sporadic initiatives in agreements with retail chains, Hisense - China's largest TV manufacturer - confirmed here in Las Vegas that it will begin official sales in Brazil in June. As well as TVs, the company also intends to operate in the white goods and air conditioning segments.

The construction works of the new University Campus of Missão do Dondi, in the municipality of Catchiungo, Huambo, belonging to the Evangelical Congregational Church in Angola (IECA), will be visited on January 13th by the president of the country, João Lourenço, when he will be aware of the level of physical execution of the infrastructure.

The Brazil-China Partnership for mechanization of family farming begins this month in the municipality of Apodi/RN. The initiative, the result of a memorandum of understanding signed between the Northeast Consortium, the China Agricultural University (CAU) and other entities, aims to enhance the production of healthy foods in the Northeast Region through agricultural mechanization adapted to the reality of family farming.

The Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Angola, Chen Feng, reiterated, on January 11th, in Huambo, the commitment to continue cooperating with the Angolan Government in improving the well-being of the population. Chen Feng made this statement at the time of signing the terms of completion and official delivery of the infrastructure of the Integrated Technological Training Center (CINFOTEC).

​The head of Chinese diplomacy, Wang Yi, will be travelling to Brazil next week, after visiting four African countries.

Chinese vehicle brands are bringing high-quality and affordable cars to Angola, said Amadeu Nunes, Angolan Secretary of State for Commerce, during his speech at the opening ceremony of the first 4S store of Great Wall Motors (GWM) on the 10th of January in Luanda, capital of Angola.

The Administrative Council for Economic Defence has approved the purchase of a 20% minority stake in State Grid International Singapore Private Limited by the China-LAC Industrial Cooperation Investment Fund, through a wholly-owned investment vehicle called Ceiba Green.

During the Brazil China Meeting forum, which began on January 10th in Shenzhen, companies that have already won auctions or are preparing to invest in the country reported their experiences and concluded, in the debate, the need to intensify the exchange of information between the two countries to strengthen relationships.

Neta is preparing to arrive in Brazil in 2024 by announcing hiring executives to kick-start the Brazilian operation.