Co-operation between Brazil and China in the coffee sector has increased cultural and commercial ties between the two countries, with initiatives focused not only on trade but also on promoting Brazilian coffee to the Chinese public.

The growth of Chinese tourism in Brazil, combined with the reciprocal visa exemption policy between Brazil and China, is beginning to have a tangible impact on strategic destinations in Brazil. In Foz do Iguaçu, the increase in the number of Chinese visitors and the consolidation of an international strategy focused on the Asian market reinforce the municipality's position as one of Brazil's main tourist hubs on the global stage.

Throughout this week, the Mato Grosso Soybean and Corn Producers Association (Aprosoja MT) is hosting a group of Chinese translators for technical training aimed at strengthening communication between Brazil and China, especially in the agribusiness sector. The programme began on 9 February with a visit by the group to the association's headquarters in Cuiabá, accompanied by representatives from Invest MT.

The first volume of ‘Lume’, the Portuguese edition of the literary magazine Literatura do Povo, was published in Brazil as part of an initiative to promote Chinese literature among Portuguese-speaking countries.

China surpassed Argentina in January to become the largest exporter of cars to Brazil, consolidating the dominance of Chinese brands in the region's largest car market and reducing Argentina's long-standing trade advantage within Mercosur.

In January 2026, Brazilian beef exports to China increased by around 35% (in volume) year-on-year, consolidating the Asian country as the main destination for Brazilian beef, according to data released on 7 February by the Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (ABIEC).

The Hong Kong-based GX Foundation has been supporting medical students from the National University of Timor Lorosae to undertake medical internships in Hong Kong and Macao, GX Chairman Leung Chun-ying said on 8 February.

The Macau Polytechnic University (UPM) and the University of Coimbra (UC) announced last week the creation of a joint research programme in Digital Humanities, focused on promoting Sino-Portuguese studies and digitising historical archives, in an initiative that aims to deepen interdisciplinary scientific cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.

On 6 February, Theatro Circo hosted the official ceremony to celebrate Chinese New Year 2026, in an event that brought together the Mayor of Braga, João Rodrigues, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Portugal, Yang Yirui, and the Vice-Rector of the University of Minho, João Cardoso Rosas, highlighting the importance of intercultural dialogue and international cooperation.