The Portuguese Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies (APAVT) has presented the official program for its 50th Congress, which will take place in Macau from December 1 to 5, 2025, under the slogan “Encounter with the Future.”

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recently welcomed Yang Dongsheng, president of XCMG Group, and his delegation to the Planalto Palace. The meeting focused on the participation of Chinese companies in the development of infrastructure, the digital economy, and the green transition in the country.

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The municipality of Sorriso, Brazil, recently welcomed a delegation from the Brazil-China Chamber of Commerce. During the visit, representatives learned about the local potential and the main demands of the city and region, paving the way for new international partnerships.

Sebrae in Rondônia recently participated in the international technical mission “Canton Fair Experience,” one of the largest initiatives to introduce small Brazilian businesses to the Asian market.

Chinese Ambassador to Cape Verde Zhang Yang recently met with Cape Verde's Minister of Internal Affairs Paulo Augusto Costa Rocha.

On her first agenda in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, China, Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra held a meeting with the Brazilian consular corps in Sichuan. During the meeting, the groups exchanged views and discussed partnerships that will be announced during the international mission.

The President of Timor-Leste awarded the Medal of Merit to 12 Chinese doctors in recognition of their contribution to the country's health sector. “The awarding of the Medal of Merit to these 12 dedicated doctors symbolizes the deep gratitude of the people of Timor-Leste,” the head of state said in a statement.

Chinese companies invested US$4.2 billion in projects in Brazil last year. This was a 113% increase compared to 2023, and the highest figure since 2021. The main characteristic of Chinese investments in Brazil is that most of them are linked to structural sectors: electricity, oil, infrastructure, and mining.

At the World Agri-Food Innovation Conference (Wafi), which recently took place in Beijing, Brazil's Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family, and Hunger Alleviation (MDS) played a prominent role in the Forum on Eradicating Poverty, Hunger, and Malnutrition, presenting concrete results and proposals for cooperation.