Angola's Minister of Finance, Vera Daves, began a five-day official visit to the People's Republic of China on 23 March, with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations and deepening economic co-operation between the two countries.

The 21st Chinese medical team in Guinea-Bissau has successfully performed surgery to treat a complex open trimalleolar ankle fracture. The operation was carried out recently at the China-Guinea-Bissau Friendship Hospital on 45-year-old Sano Braima, who presented a severe ankle fracture with joint instability, infection and soft tissue injuries, according to the Chinese medical team.

The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Cape Verde, Zhang Yang, recently visited the University of Cape Verde (Uni-CV) in the city of Praia, where he met with Rector José Arlindo Barreto. During the meeting, José Arlindo Barreto expressed profound gratitude for the friendship that China has demonstrated towards Cape Verde and, in particular, towards Uni-CV.

Near the "China Town" in Luanda, Angola's capital, new vehicles from Chinese brands such as Jetour and Soueast are displayed in an orderly manner. At a Jetour showroom, local saleswoman Wilma presents the models through live broadcasts, switching between Portuguese and English, demonstrating a high level of professionalism.

The President of Empresa Brasil de Comunicação (EBC), Andre Basbaum, recently formalised another partnership during his official visit to China. This time, the agreement was signed with Shanghai Media Group (SMG), where he was received by Vice President Wu Qian. The group is one of the largest in China, having been founded in 2001 through the merger of four local radio and television broadcasters.

The strengthening of co-operation between Angola and China was recently discussed in Luanda by Angola’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Teté António, and China’s Ambassador to Angola, Zhang Bin. The meeting took place between two countries whose relations are characterised by a high level of political trust, strategic c-ooperation and alignment on matters of common interest, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX).

The Chinese car manufacturer Jetour, a brand of the Chery Group, recently announced in São Paulo the launch of its operations in Brazil, presenting a plan which, in addition to establishing a nationwide network of dealerships and after-sales services, includes conducting studies into the possibility of local production in the medium term.

A recent study highlights how Timor-Leste has been seeking more investment from China as a strategy for economic development and to overcome geopolitical isolation. The study, carried out by academics from the think-tank The Digital Economist and Georgetown University, aims to explore China’s growing presence in Timor-Leste and the impact of this relationship on the country’s technological development.

On 20 March, the Madeira Chemistry Centre (CQM) organised a seminar dedicated to scientific research within the framework of the China-Portugal Joint Laboratory for Innovative Nanomedicine, at the University of Madeira’s Penteada Campus.

China Media Group (CMG) recently organised the event “China in Spring: China’s Development, Opportunities for the World – Global Dialogue, Brazil Edition” in Brasília, in partnership with the Chinese Embassy.

Chinese car manufacturer GAC recently announced that it plans to start producing vehicles in Brazil from the first half of 2027, at a factory in Goiás, as part of the group’s global expansion strategy.

Brazilian companies that import from China will gain easier access to Chinese government credit insurance mechanisms, as well as extended payment terms.