China's transition to high-quality development not only reflects its internal economic modernization, but also creates “a new platform for global cooperation,” offering shared opportunities for Portuguese-speaking countries, said Bernardo Mendia, secretary-general of the Portuguese-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in a recent interview with Xinhua. 

China's intensive investment in R&D, digitalization, and automation is making production better and smarter, and this transformation is creating new fields of synergy for Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, he added. “A stable China means a stable business environment for all of us. It is a reliable partner and a major driver of global growth,” he said.

He pointed to China's clean energy technology and industrial capacity, together with the renewable resources of Portugal and Brazil, as the basis for joint solar and wind energy projects. He also cited China's advances in precision agriculture and biotechnology as key to increasing productivity in Brazil and Mozambique.

He said that China's internal rebalancing, such as the growth of the middle class and increased travel spending, will also create opportunities for the tourism and service sectors. 

(Source: Xinhua Portuguese, on December 1)