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.

Chinese airline Beijing Capital Airlines will launch a direct air link between Beijing and Lisbon during the summer, a seasonal operation beginning at the end of June and lasting approximately three months.

The Chief Executive will hold a meeting on 10 April at the Palácio da Praia Grande with the President of the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal, Pedro José Aguiar-Branco, who is visiting Macao after trips to Beijing and Shanghai at the invitation of the Chairman of China's National People's Congress, Zhao Leji.

A group of 30 Brazilian businesswomen from the machinery and equipment rental sector will travel to China between 12 and 18 April, as part of an unprecedented business mission that highlights the growth of female leadership in this field.

Solidarity with populations affected by heavy rains in Mozambique, Cape Verde and Portugal will mark the 43rd General Assembly of the Union of Portuguese Language Capital Cities (UCCLA), which will bring together member cities and companies on 13 April in Macao.

Portuguese researcher Elvira Fortunato has told Portuguese news agency Lusa that the NOVA University of Lisbon (UNL) will establish a Sino-Portuguese joint laboratory in Macao on 9 April, focusing on research into sustainable energy, next-generation display technologies and smart devices.

At the Umbeluzi Agricultural Station in Maputo Province, Mozambique, vast rice fields are in the midst of the harvest season, presenting a scene of high productivity.

Launched in 2016, BYD's monorail system began operating in several cities across China before arriving in São Paulo. In Brazil, it has been integrated into São Paulo's Metro Line 17-Ouro, which was inaugurated just a few days ago.

Brazil's Ministry of Tourism opened a new application process on Monday (30 March) for agencies interested in serving Chinese tourists. The initiative comes at a time when Brazil is considering the adoption of a reciprocal visa requirement regime, given that China exempted Brazilian citizens from this obligation last year.