On September 17, a Chinese technical team completed investigation in Santo Antão with the aim of making a diagnosis about the situation of the thousand-legger attack on the island, with a view to drawing up a plan to combat this insect plague.

Chinese GAC Group has officially started operating in Brazil. The announcement was made on the company's LinkedIn page, where this Chinese brand advertised various job opportunities in different areas.

In recent years, the main interest of Chinese investors in Brazil has been in strategic sectors, such as sustainable energy infrastructure and the energy transition.

The industrial manufacturing sector has gained a notable member with the inauguration of a new mosaic and tile factory in the district of Moamba, Maputo Province. This project, which was invested by China with US$ 100 million, is cited as being part of a broad government strategy to reduce dependence on imports and promote local production of construction materials.

On September 16, the Chinese government, through its embassy in Timor-Leste, officially handed over two buses to the Timorese government at a ceremony that was held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in Dili. The vehicles were handed over by the Chinese Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Wang Wenli.

On September 18, the rector of the State University of Pará (Uepa), Clay Chagas, received the Education Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Brazil, Wang Zhiwei.

Deccan Gold Moçambique LDA, an indirect subsidiary of Deccan Gold Mines Ltd, has announced its first export of lithium ore to China, marking a significant step in the expansion of the company's operations in the country. The initial export, consisting of 150 tons of ore with a 2.5% Li2O content, was sent from one of the company's licensed areas in the country, reinforcing Mozambique's role as a strategic supplier of essential minerals for the global industry, reported CNBCTV18.

Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee will sign a deal to buy US$2.5 billion in Brazilian coffee, with the announcement expected during the G20 meeting in Brazil in November, the president of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), Jorge Viana, said on September 17.

Between September 13 and 20, the group made up of young people aged between 13 and 21, mostly from the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, will perform at venues such as Beijing University. This project is planned by Rudá Institute, with the cultural support of the RioMont Art and Culture Association and sponsorship from CNOOC PETROLEUM BRASIL, through the Rouanet Law.

On September 13, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attended a reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Brazil in Beijing. During the reception, he met with Brazilian Ambassador to China Marcos Galvao and other Brazilian representatives.

The China International Fair for Trade in Services 2024 (CIFTIS) is being held from 12 to 16 September in the Chinese capital, Beijing, with 85 countries and international organizations taking part.

A Chinese car manufacturer is about to announce a 10 billion investment to set up a new plant in São Paulo, generating thousands of jobs and transforming Brazil into a hub for exporting sustainable vehicles in Latin America.