In a move that strengthens co-operation between Mozambique and China, the Parliamentary Youth Office (GJP) of the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique has initiated a partnership with the Confucius Institute at Eduardo Mondlane University (CI-UEM), with a view to promoting Mandarin training for young deputies.

Angola has taken another step in the internationalisation strategy of its insurance sector by signing, on 13 April in Luanda, a co-operation agreement with the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM), paving the way for the entry of Chinese insurers into a market that is still in an expansion phase.

The start of 2026 confirms the prominence of Asian markets as the main destinations for Portuguese exports, with China assuming the lead in terms of volume in pork sales.

The Federal Government of Brazil has recently formalised an artificial intelligence co-operation agreement between the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), the Federal Data Processing Service (Serpro) and the Chinese company iFlytek, with the aim of developing national capabilities oriented towards the functioning of the State.

The Kaminho Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit, currently under construction in China, is expected to produce approximately 200 million barrels of oil over its operational lifespan, equivalent to around 75,000 barrels per day, according to data from the National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG).

Two banks have recently signed an agreement to create a bilateral investment fund expected to reach approximately one billion dollars. The Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) will contribute around $600 million, while the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) will provide approximately $400 million.

The Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR), Sam Hou Fai, recently met with the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, at the Government Headquarters.

Chinese chain Mixue, specialising in ice cream and iced teas, will open its first outlet in São Paulo. With 47,000 stores spread across twelve countries, mainly in China, the company claims to have more points of sale than McDonald's and Starbucks.

The President of the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, recently highlighted in Shanghai the convergence of positions between Portugal and China in the defence of multilateralism and the strengthening of the United Nations' role in the international order.

The cities of Goiana and São José dos Pinhais have been chosen to host the first industrial operations dedicated to the production of flex hybrid SUVs in Brazil, developed by Chinese automakers. The initiative marks the introduction of a new segment in the Brazilian market, combining combustion engines adapted for use with ethanol and petrol alongside electrical systems imported from Asia.

The Public Enterprise of Ports of Cape Verde (Enapor) signed a contract on 7 April with a Chinese consortium for the construction of a new vessel for inter-island maritime transport, an investment of around €17 million.

Brazil and China have the potential to lead the creation of a global green corridor focused on the energy transition and the development of sustainable technologies. This assessment was discussed during the Valor Brazil-China 2026 Summit, held in Shanghai.