In August, the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) of Brazil and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) signed cooperation agreements in the area of certification of aeronautical products. These agreements reinforce the partnership between Brazil and China and contribute to the advancement of safety and efficiency in aeronautical certification processes.

Huawei is a manufacturer that continues investing heavily in Portugal, not only in smartwatches and earbuds but also laptops. Huawei recently launched the new MateBook X, a top-of-the-range ultraportable, in Portugal.

The information was released in Praia by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Miryam Veira, indicating that the Cape Verdean Prime Minister, Ulisses Correia e Silva, will lead the country's delegation that will participate in the China-Africa Cooperation Forum, which will take place next week (4 to 6 September) in China, where he intends to outline new areas of cooperation.

The president of Famato System, Vilmondes Tomain, began a business mission to China organized by Bayer, from August 26 to September 1. The objective is to promote knowledge exchange and strengthen strategic partnerships between Brazil and China in the agricultural sector.

The two largest banks in Brazil, Bradesco and Itaú, are investing in the Chinese investment market, reinforcing their internationalization.

The Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Agriculture and Services of Guinea-Bissau (CCIAS) and 17 businessmen from the Chinese province of Hunan signed a strategic cooperation agreement on August 23 for the export of cashew nuts from Guinea-Bissau to China and the establishment of a factory for local processing of cashew nuts.

Drone imports in Brazil reached US$16 million in the first five months of 2024, a significant increase of 24.1% compared to the same period last year. In terms of product units, this growth was 115%.

On August 22, CPFL Energia, which has been owned by the Chinese company State Grid since 2017, announced a partnership with Mizu Cimentos to launch a research and development (R&D) project at a factory in the municipality of Baraúna, in Rio Grande do Norte. The project involves the implementation of a pilot plant for the production of green hydrogen utilizing renewable energy. The hydrogen produced will be used in the production process at the Mizu Cimentos Factory.

Chinese state-owned companies have invested more than R$280 billion in infrastructure in Brazil, with a focus on energy and transportation.

The Chinese Government has provided US$77,000 to Timor-Leste for renovation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MNEC) building.

With the increase in demand for electric cars, the Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD plans to expand its facility in the Camaçari Industrial Complex, in Bahia.

Newland Payment Technology, a Chinese company, has partnered with US-based Jabil to invest in Jabil’s plant in Betim, Minas Gerais, to create 500 new jobs by 2025.