The municipality of Valença is strengthening partnerships to host an international laboratory dedicated to aerospace engineering and the development of technologies related to ocean energy. The initiative was presented at the Town Hall and is based on a partnership between the Chinese Space Center and several Portuguese institutions of higher education and engineering.

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) recently received the Vice Minister of Science and Technology of China, Lin Xin, in Brasília, for a high-level meeting with the Secretary for Technological Development and Innovation, Daniel Almeida.

With the aim of opening new opportunities for Brazil and learning from the practices that made China the world's leading footwear power, the Brazilian Association of Companies of Components for Leather, Footwear and Artefacts (Assintecal) is organizing a mission to the Asian giant from September 1 to 12.

Recently, the Brazilian Federation of Pharmacy Associative Networks (Febrafar) organized an International Technical Trip (VTI) to China, bringing together leaders from the Brazilian pharmaceutical sector to explore local retail innovations and trends.

A ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Mozambique was recently held in the Mozambican capital, Maputo. The event, organized by the Chinese Embassy, was attended by high-level figures from the Mozambican government.

With the aim of promoting national agribusiness and strengthening Brazil's relationship with China and other strategic centers in the pesticides sector, the Brasil AgroChemShow event is now in its 16th edition. The event will be held on August 12 and 13 at Expo Center Norte in São Paulo (SP), bringing together more than 70 exhibitors and 1,200 professionals from related companies.

The state of Tocantins is at an advantage in terms of sustainability by being the first in the country to formalize an Emissions Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA), aimed at environmental conservation through the jurisdictional REDD+ program (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation).

Portuguese actor José Martins won the best actor award at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival for his performance in “A Memória do Cheiro das Coisas”.

The State Secretary for Ports, Airports and Railways, Beto Martins, was interviewed by Rádio Cidade de Tubarão recently to take stock of Santa Catarina's mission to China, which took place alongside Governor Jorginho Mello

Águas Lindas de Goiás recently officially began its process towards internationalization and industrial development. The city received a delegation of 20 Chinese citizens - including authorities and businesspeople - from Zhongshan, in the province of Canton. The visit marked the official launch of the ITEC - Brazil-China Express Channel - and the Municipal Industrial Hub.

Recently held at the Casa Garden Auditorium, the 7th Mostra de Cinema Português em Macau presents a selection of films that reveal the diversity and vitality of Portuguese cinema, with works for all audiences. The event brings a selection of Portuguese films to the city, in an initiative organized by the Macau branch of the Fundação Oriente, in association with Portugal Film - Agência Internacional de Cinema Português.

Recently, the Brazilian Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Luciana Santos, welcomed representatives from the Chinese company CETC54 (China Electronics Technology Group) and the Suzhou Quantum Center to a meeting in Brasília, aimed at strengthening scientific and technological cooperation between Brazil and China.