Brazil made its first sorghum export to China in January, according to Brazilian government data. The export of 25,830 tonnes was the first to the Asian country in more than ten years after commercial establishments were authorised to export the cereal to China in November last year.

Bison Bank has been honoured with the ‘Innovation and Development Award’, a prize awarded by the Association of Chinese Companies in Portugal (ASCP) that recognises the institution's role in developing digital asset solutions and strengthening economic relations between Portugal and China.

Recife Carnival incorporated elements of Chinese New Year into the parade held on 16 February in the historic centre of the Pernambuco capital. The coincidence of dates between the two celebrations motivated local blocos to include references to Chinese culture in the programme. The initiative took place in the context of the ‘China-Brazil Cultural Year’ and reinforced the exchange agenda between the two countries.

The director of Macau's Tourism Services, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, said on February 17 that Portugal will be one of the Chinese region's priorities when it comes to attracting more foreign visitors.

O Grupo Portugália Restauração vai avançar, em Abril, com a primeira loja em Hong Kong da Manteigaria, Fábrica de Pastéis de Nata. A informação foi confirmada à Lusa por Diogo Vieira, sócio-gerente do grupo em Macau.

A indústria ferroviária prevê crescer este ano no Brasil, impulsionada por novos contractos no sector.

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.