Brazil's decision to grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports has triggered an immediate surge in interest in travel to the country across several regions of China. The measure came into effect on 11 May and allows Chinese tourists to stay in Brazil for up to 30 days without a visa.

Chinese tourists have no longer needed a visa to enter Brazil since 11 May. The announcement was made recently by Brazilian Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin during the Tourism Fair held in Fortaleza, in the state of Ceara.

Leung Chun-ying, Chairman of the Board of Hong Kong's GX Foundation and former Chief Executive of Hong Kong, together with the institution's Executive Director, Emily Chan Ying-yang, recently led a delegation on a visit to Timor-Leste. During the trip, they met with the President of Timor-Leste, José Manuel Ramos-Horta, in a meeting also attended by the Chinese Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Wang Wen-li.

Brazil has returned to first place in the global ranking of destinations for Chinese investment in 2025, attracting 10.9% of the global total, followed by the United States and Guyana, with 6.8% and 5.7% respectively, according to data recently released by the China-Brazil Business Council (CEBC).

In a context of growing commercial rapprochement between Brazil and China, the Brazilian state of Maranhão is seeking to consolidate a new phase of its international insertion, focused on attracting investment and strengthening industry.

The Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport in Luanda stands as one of Angola's main infrastructure projects. The new airport was built by China National Aero-Technology International Engineering Corporation (CAIEC). The complex includes a passenger terminal, flight operations area and cargo zone, with an estimated annual capacity of 15 million passengers and 130,000 tonnes of goods.

A delegation from the Brazilian Mathematics Teachers' Olympiad (OPMbr) is in China from 4 to 15 May 2026, as part of an educational and cultural mission. The group is composed of teachers honoured in the second edition of the OPMBr, dedicated to secondary school teachers recognised for their pedagogical excellence and contribution to strengthening education in Brazil.

A delegation from the China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Products and Animal By-products (CFNA) has travelled to the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso for a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening trade ties with the Asian nation. The mission focuses particularly on sustainable beef production, product traceability, and opportunities for export diversification.

To mark World Portuguese Language Day, observed on 5 May, the Faculty of Languages and Translation at Macao Polytechnic University hosted a themed academic seminar focused on exploring the connections between literature, diverse forms of art and digital expression.

Machinery and equipment, fuels and foodstuffs were Angola’s main imported goods last year, with China consolidating its position as the country’s top supplier.

More than just trading partners, Chinese companies have been demonstrating growing interest in technologies developed in Brazil. China, known for the global diffusion of high-tech solutions, is now seeking to gain first-hand knowledge of Brazilian agricultural machinery and research linked to tropical science, while simultaneously promoting the sharing of its expertise in lower-cost components and equipment

An academic study indicates that China has been strengthening its technological and economic presence in the small Portuguese-speaking countries of West Africa, namely Guinea-Bissau, Cabo Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe.