Soochow University, City University of Macau and the University of Évora signed an integrated co-operation agreement last week in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, for the China–Portugal Joint Laboratory of Cultural Heritage Conservation Science.

The governments of Mozambique and China signed a supplementary framework agreement in Maputo on 26 October to reschedule Mozambique’s public debt payments. The document was signed by Finance Minister Carla Loveira and China’s Ambassador to Mozambique, Zheng Xuan.

A delegation from the Faculty of Law at the University of Macau undertook a working visit to Mozambique and Angola to strengthen Macao’s role as a platform linking China and Portuguese-speaking countries and promote legal research and academic exchange. During the visit, the delegation took part in academic and institutional activities with universities, judicial bodies and research centres, addressing international law, artificial intelligence, digital justice and human rights protection.

China congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election on 26 October and said it was ready to continue working with Brazil to build a China-Brazil community with a shared future.

The role of Portuguese in trade relations between Brazil and China, with particular attention to Macao, was discussed at a seminar held last week at Ibrawork in São Paulo. The meeting brought together representatives of legal, academic and business institutions.

The University of Porto will take part in three stops on the China Education Expo (CEE 2026) from 30 October to 8 November, aiming to promote its academic programmes and Portuguese-language teaching to Chinese students and their families.

China and Brazil discussed co-operation opportunities in tourism technology at a round table held a few days ago at the Brazil Centre, in Shanghai's Yangpu district. The meeting focused on innovation and the sustainable development of tourism.

The Polytechnic University of Castelo Branco (UPCB), in Portugal, took part in a business mission to China, promoted by the Portuguese-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILC), to deepen academic and business relations and identify co-operation opportunities for the institution and the Beira Baixa area.

Cabo Verde's presence at the Macao International Fair (MIF) continues to bear fruit, attracting investment and growing interest from Greater Bay Area businesspeople in the archipelago's products, from wines and coffee to shellfish and canned goods.

According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), Brazil was the largest destination for Chinese exports of new-energy vehicles between January and August 2026, with 337,100 units, up 159.4% on the same period a year earlier.

The president of the Mozambique Chamber of Commerce (CCM), Lucas Chachine, advocated, on 21 October, in Macao, the relocation of some Chinese industries to the African country. The remarks were made on the sidelines of the opening of the 31st Macao International Fair (MIF).

Timor-Leste and China held the second meeting of the Joint Committee on Bilateral Trade and Economic Co-operation in Dili a few days ago, with the aim of strengthening trade and investment.