A major brand promotion event, the 2026 "Chinese Brands Going Global • Worldwide Tour (South America)", organised by Global Times, recently took place in São Paulo, Brazil. Under the theme "New Quality Leads, Brands Go Global", the event brought together diplomats and business leaders from China and Brazil to discuss pathways for sustainable growth and new opportunities for co-operation in the region.

J&T Express Brazil and São Paulo State University (UNESP) have signed a comprehensive co-operation agreement aimed at strengthening collaboration in the areas of talent development, academic research and industrial practice. The partnership contributes to expanding co-operation between Brazilian companies and universities, while promoting cultural and industrial exchanges between China and Brazil.

The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Portugal, Yang Yirui, stated that the two countries can achieve an exemplary level of co-operation in the automotive manufacturing sector, during his intervention at the international conference "Juntos, Criamos Futuro – Together, Leading the Way", organised by the National Association of the Automotive Sector (ARAN).

Brazil will begin offering electronic visas to Chinese citizens, allowing nationals from Mainland China, as well as the Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions, to apply for the document digitally for tourism or business travel. The measure will facilitate stays of up to 90 days and also covers participation in trade fairs, events and short-term technical activities in the country.

The Vice-Minister of Commerce and Industry of Timor-Leste, Augusto Júnior Trindade, took part in a videoconference meeting in Dili focused on strengthening co-operation with China. The gathering brought together representatives from academic institutions, economic organisations, and research centres across the Asia-Pacific region.

A delegation from Macao has visited the Azores with the aim of exploring co-operation opportunities in the fields of green energy and smart cities. This fact-finding mission could potentially lead to the establishment of an operational base in Portugal.

The Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce Angola-China, Linda Liu, recently announced in Luanda the launch of new projects in Angola across the industrial, real estate, technology, and automotive sectors.

Trade relations between Brazil and China, strategies to attract Chinese tourists, Brazil-China logistics corridors and business case studies are among the key topics under discussion at the Brazil-China Trade and Tourism Forum.

The Brazilian state of Espírito Santo leads the country's exports of ornamental stones to China, with US$141.7 million shipped in 2025, accounting for a 54.6% share of Brazil's total exports to the Asian nation. The state of Minas Gerais, ranking second in sector exports to China, recorded US$56.3 million (21.7%) over the same period.

Huawei Angola has recently announced that applications are open for the 2026 National Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Talent Development Plan, aimed at training a new generation of domestic specialists in strategic areas of the digital economy.

Macao's Prosecutor General, Tong Hio Fong, stated that the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) will play a role as a jurisdictional intermediary between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. During the "Two Sessions" in Beijing, the Central Government once again highlighted Macao's strategic role in connecting with Portuguese-speaking nations.

A health fair recently organised at the Cesaltina Ramos School in Achada de Santo António, on Santiago Island, exceeded all organisational expectations, attracting over 500 people — far surpassing the 150 consultations initially planned.