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.

Scania in China, in Rugao, recently received 30 Brazilian customers for an exclusive visit. The visit immerses participants in the Chinese technological environment, now a global benchmark in logistics and mobility. During the visit, Scania executives presented innovations in sustainable transport and emphasized the diversification of the energy matrix.

In a recent exclusive interview with Inforpress, ambassador of China to Praia, Zhang Yang, said that Cape Verde is a very important country in Africa and should therefore exert more influence in the global governance system. “I think the two countries [China and Cape Verde] can join hands to build a world with a fairer and more equitable global governance system,” appealed the representative from Beijing.

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) recently promoted the webinar “Business Opportunity: Brazil-China Miniseries 2025,” focusing on presenting opportunities for Brazilian audiovisual companies.

Despite already having a strong presence in China, Brazilian beef has the potential to expand its share of this market. During the National Meat Congress (Conacarne), which took place recently in Belo Horizonte, importers highlighted the growth potential of global purchases of Brazilian beef.