The President of Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC), Andre Basbaum, recently formalised another partnership during his official visit to China. This time, the agreement was signed with Shanghai Media Group (SMG), where he was received by Vice President Wu Qian. The group is one of the largest in China, having been founded in 2001 through the merger of four local radio and television broadcasters.

The strengthening of co-operation between Angola and China was recently discussed in Luanda by Angola’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Teté António, and China’s Ambassador to Angola, Zhang Bin. The meeting took place between two countries whose relations are characterised by a high level of political trust, strategic c-ooperation and alignment on matters of common interest, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX).

The Chinese car manufacturer Jetour, a brand of the Chery Group, recently announced in São Paulo the launch of its operations in Brazil, presenting a plan which, in addition to establishing a nationwide network of dealerships and after-sales services, includes conducting studies into the possibility of local production in the medium term.

A recent study highlights how Timor-Leste has been seeking more investment from China as a strategy for economic development and to overcome geopolitical isolation. The study, carried out by academics from the think-tank The Digital Economist and Georgetown University, aims to explore China’s growing presence in Timor-Leste and the impact of this relationship on the country’s technological development.

On 20 March, the Madeira Chemistry Centre (CQM) organised a seminar dedicated to scientific research within the framework of the China-Portugal Joint Laboratory for Innovative Nanomedicine, at the University of Madeira’s Penteada Campus.

China Media Group (CMG) recently organised the event “China in Spring: China’s Development, Opportunities for the World – Global Dialogue, Brazil Edition” in Brasília, in partnership with the Chinese Embassy.

Chinese car manufacturer GAC recently announced that it plans to start producing vehicles in Brazil from the first half of 2027, at a factory in Goiás, as part of the group’s global expansion strategy.

Brazilian companies that import from China will gain easier access to Chinese government credit insurance mechanisms, as well as extended payment terms.

Brazil's Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, recently met with executives from three global health technology and digital infrastructure companies in the city of Shenzhen, China. The meetings form part of a strategic technological co-operation agenda in the Asian country, aimed at modernising the Unified Health System (SUS).

Chinese conglomerate CITIC Group expressed interest in strengthening co-operation with the Angolan government in the areas of public works during a courtesy meeting held on 16 March in Luanda between the Minister of Public Works, Urbanism and Housing, Carlos Alberto dos Santos, and the multinational's president, Xi Guohua, who is currently visiting Angola.

Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) recently promoted the conference "Sustainable Business in Brazil: Current and Future Perspectives" in Rio de Janeiro, presenting the potential of Brazil's creative industry as a benchmark for innovation and sustainability to MBA students from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).

The Chinese Ambassador to Brazil, Zhu Qingqiao, recently met in Cuiabá with the Governor of the State of Mato Grosso, Mauro Mendes, accompanied by the President of the State Legislative Assembly, Deputy Max Russi.