The Minister of Integration and Regional Development of Brazil, Waldez Góes, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Deputy Minister of the National Development and Reform Commission of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Changlin, emphasizing interconnectivity and sustainable regional development.

The Macau Scientific and Cultural Center (CCCM) in Lisbon will host the third edition of the Introduction to Patuá Language course, a training program that aims to promote and preserve this Portuguese-based creole language, enriched with African, Malay, and Chinese influences. The course will run from September 15 to November 27 and will be taught in Portuguese.

The Government of Bahia continues to advance the consolidation of strategic partnerships with China. In a meeting held with the Chinese Consul General in Rio de Janeiro, Tian Min, state secretaries Ângelo Almeida (Economic Development), Augusto Vasconcelos (Labor, Employment, Income and Sports), and Afonso Florence (Civil House) discussed joint initiatives in the areas of trade, culture, investments, and technology.

The Guangxi-Brazil Investment and Trade Cooperation Forum “Guangxi Connects the World (South America Station)” was recently held in Nanning, capital of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China.

Guinea-Bissau's newly appointed prime minister, Braima Camará, has expressed his desire to maintain close communication and cooperation with China and to deepen mutually beneficial relations in various fields. Camará made these remarks during a courtesy visit by Chinese Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Yang Renhuo.

Leapmotor has taken another step forward in its preparations for its arrival in Brazil, with the import of the first units of the brand's cars to the country. Its debut in the country will take place in 2025, with the C10 and B10 electric SUVs. The models will be sold through a network of dealerships spread across Brazil's major cities.

Recently, Governor of Ceará, Elmano de Freitas, met with the Ambassador of China to Brazil, Zhu Qingqiao. The meeting, held at the Chinese Embassy in Brasília, focused on economic partnership and the opening of new markets between Ceará and China.

Recently, the national criminal investigation service SERNIC of Mozambique has acquired a forensic DNA laboratory, which will enable it to solve some crimes and clarify others, says SERNIC Director General Nelson Rego.

Recently, the president of the Brazil-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIBC), Charles Andrew Tang, visited Juiz de Fora to participate in the Brazil-China mission, an initiative aimed at strengthening economic, industrial, and cultural cooperation ties between the two countries.

Mato Grosso now accounts for 32.7% of Brazilian companies authorized to export sesame to China, according to a recent update from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). The number of units in Mato Grosso jumped from 8 to 20 — an increase of 150%.

Recently, the Ambassador of China to Cape Verde, Dr. Zhang Yang, met with the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Cape Verde, Dr. Miryan Vieira. The two parties exchanged in-depth views on China-Cape Verde relations and pragmatic cooperation.

The CPFL Institute has launched the documentary series “Brazil and China,” produced by Produtora Brasileira. The episodes will be available on the CPFL Intercâmbio Brasil-China YouTube channel starting August 12, and will also be shown on TV Cultura during the “Café Expresso” program.