Cape Verde has been recognized by the Chinese and Cape Verdean authorities for the results achieved under the framework of the China-FAO South-South Co-operation Project. Launched in September 2023, the initiative has made significant progress in technical capacity building, knowledge transfer, and the adaptation of agriculture to climate change.

The Brazilian government has authorized the arrival of a Chinese Navy hospital ship at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, from 8 to 15 January. The vessel, named Ark Silk Road, is 178 metres long and features 300 ward beds and 20 intensive care unit (ICU) beds.

Satellite internet could welcome a new competitor in Brazil starting from 2026, as China enters the market via SpaceSail. The Chinese low-orbit satellite constellation filed an application with Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) in November 2025 to operate in the country, aiming to serve residential, corporate and government users, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT) market.

Recently, Chinese Ambassador to Mozambique Zheng Xuan attended the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Mozambique-China Chamber of Commerce and delivered a speech. More than 200 participants attended, including the Embassy's Economic and Commercial Counselor, Xu Weili, the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Yang Jin, and representatives of member companies.

Salvador Caetano Auto, a leader in the automotive sector in Portugal, with a presence in 48 countries in Europe, Latin America, and Africa, has announced a “strategic alliance” with China's Neolix Technologies, a world leader in the development and manufacture of autonomous logistics vehicles, known as RoboVans.

Of the 2.28 million passenger cars and light commercial vehicles sold in Brazil from January to November, according to the National Federation of Motor Vehicle Distribution (Fenabrave), 5.2% are from the 10 brands affiliated with the Brazilian Association of Importers and Manufacturers of Motor Vehicles (Abeifa). Over eleven months, 119,826 cars were registered, an increase of 30% compared to the same period in 2024.

Brazil could become an important alternative for China in the supply of crude oil. According to Jean Paul Prates, former president of Petrobras, the country has competitive advantages that make it a more stable partner on the international stage. Among the factors cited are the quality of Brazilian oil, the expansion of pre-salt production, and institutional stability, which differentiate it from other countries.

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are gaining momentum in Portugal, with BYD emerging as one of the fastest-growing brands as the Portuguese automotive market undergoes a profound shift toward electrification.

The China-Brazil Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Tropical Microorganisms, based at the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), recently opened in Beijing.

Recently, Chinese Ambassador to Cape Verde Dr. Zhang Yang visited Huawei's Cape Verde office and held a meeting with the staff. Counselor Shi Leike and Counselor Zhou Lichun from the Embassy also attended the visit.

To My Home, in partnership with the Chinese group Union Home, announces the official presentation of its new showroom in Florianópolis on January 8, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Jorge Álvares Foundation has established the “Jorge Álvares Foundation – General Vasco Rocha Vieira – Portugal-China Friendship” award, with applications for the first edition open from January 1 to June 30, 2026.