The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) began an official mission to China last week, with agendas scheduled in Chongqing, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing until 22 May.

Macao law firm Lupi & Associados has recently established a strategic partnership with Portuguese law and consultancy firm Morais Leitão, reinforcing the international presence of both entities in the Portuguese-speaking space, with a particular focus on the China-Africa corridor.

The Civil Defence of Maceió, capital of the state of Alagoas in northern Brazil, recently took part in a meeting at the Chinese Embassy in Brasília with the aim of exploring opportunities for technical co-operation and innovative solutions for climate monitoring and natural disaster prevention.

Last week, the Secretary for Information Management, Innovation and Evaluation of Educational Policies of Brazil's Ministry of Education, Evânio Araújo, represented the Brazilian Government at the fourth edition of the World Digital Education Conference (WDEC), held in Hangzhou, China.

A few years ago, seeing a Chinese car in Portugal was like finding a needle in a haystack, but the strong push by manufacturers from the world's second-largest economy into European and domestic markets has changed this scenario.

The African Economic and Social Forum was inaugurated on 13 May in the city of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. The Chinese Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea, Wang Wengang, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.

A researcher at the China-Portugal Joint Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence and Public Health Technologies stated in Lisbon that the project is already producing results with an impact on global public health, through the development of various solutions aimed at combating epidemics.

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) has launched a new study on China, Brazil's main trading partner and one of the most strategic markets in the world. The report "China Trade and Investment Profile" presents an updated analysis of bilateral economic relations, identifying opportunities for exports, investment and the diversification of Brazil's presence in the Chinese market.

Mozambique, one of China's main partners in south-eastern Africa, continues to face challenges in the technical and vocational training of its young population. With approximately 33 million inhabitants and one of the youngest populations in Africa, the country has a secondary school completion rate of around 40%, due to the limited coverage of technical and vocational education.

The exhibition " Silk Connects Mountains to Seas: From China to Brazil", organised by the Immigration Museum in São Paulo, has been selected as a finalist for the 23rd National Museum Award of China, considered the most important accolade in the Chinese museology sector.

Trade relations between Brazil and China, global food security and the effects of the geopolitical situation on agribusiness were at the centre of the debates at the 4th Abramilho Congress, held on 13 May in Brasília. The meeting brought together representatives from the Brazilian federal government, diplomats, agricultural sector entities, industry and experts linked to the corn and sorghum supply chains.

ZTE, a Chinese telecommunications technology company, and Claro, one of Brazil’s leading telecom operators, have launched a new 4K Ultra HD IP set-top box (STB) in Brazil, as both companies seek to strengthen their presence in the country’s growing digital television and streaming market.