On 22 January, Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, attended a meeting in Shanghai with representatives of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) to broaden the dialogue on technological co-operation in the nuclear field.

On 19 January, the Prime Minister of Equatorial Guinea, Manuel Osa Nsue, received the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, Wang Wengang, in an audience dedicated to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding Chinese investment in the country. During the meeting, both highlighted the historic friendship between the two states and the importance of deepening strategic co-operation in multiple sectors of the economy.

The secretary to the mayor of Matola, Augusto Mondlane, highlighted the importance of strengthening investment, economic cooperation, and social solidarity during the annual conference of the Association of Henan Natives in Mozambique, held on January 19.

On January 19, a delegation from the Guangdong and Macau Federation of Industries and Commerce visited Taguspark, a science and technology park located in Oeiras, to learn about the construction and operation of this innovation and technology center, known as the “Silicon Valley of Portugal.”

The share of Chinese brands in car sales in Brazil could reach 18% by 2030, according to a study by Bright Consulting commissioned by Abeifa. Currently, the share stands at 10%.

China will assist in the construction of a bridge in north-eastern Brazil. Established last year, the partnership between the Chinese government and the current administration of Bahia will result in the Salvador–Itaparica bridge, which is expected to begin construction in 2026.

On 19 January 2026, Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, met with executives from DiDi Global, the Chinese company that controls 99 in Brazil, to discuss investments in electromobility and demand advances in the safety of users and drivers of urban mobility applications, with a particular focus on the protection of women.

Angolan Minister of Health Sílvia Lutucuta began a working visit to the People's Republic of China on 19 January, which will run until 27 January, with a view to strengthening bilateral co-operation.

On an official mission to China, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira (PSD), visited the SANY Group, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in the world, on 19 January. The meeting focused on attracting productive investments, strengthening national industry and expanding technological co-operation between Brazil and China, with a direct impact on job and income creation.

The Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, recently approved Law No. 9,246, which establishes the Municipal Programme for Mandarin and Chinese Culture in the municipality. The measure aims to create a public policy designed to promote the teaching of Mandarin and to disseminate and enhance Chinese culture among students and the population of Rio de Janeiro.

The intention was expressed on 19 January 2026 at the headquarters of the Angola-China Chamber of Commerce. Juvenal Coque, head of DHL in Angola, said that joining the CAC is one of the main objectives that the institution he heads has set for the beginning of 2026.

The Port of Santos, in São Paulo, recorded its highest cargo throughput ever in 2025: 186.4 million tonnes, an increase of 3.6% over the previous record, set in 2024, of 179.8 million tonnes.