The President of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA), José Pimenta Machado, recently highlighted that China's commitment to energy sustainability is seen as an example for Portugal in specific areas. Present in Macao to participate in the 2026 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF), the President of the APA identified China as a strategic partner in decarbonisation.

"There is a very clear path for China in investing in renewable energies, in wind power, solar power, and in the reduction of greenhouse gases," observed Machado, also highlighting the electric vehicle industry, which offers "very competitive prices from a technological standpoint" and could be crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions on Portuguese soil.

The Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer BYD, for example, registered 6,059 light passenger vehicles in 2025, an increase of 94.1% compared to 2024, the brand's first full year in Portugal, ending the year with a market share of 2.7%.

(Source: Diário de Notícias, on 26 March)