The President of the Angola-China Chamber of Commerce (CAC), Luís Cupenala, led the delegation that met on 9 January 2026 at the headquarters of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Angola. During the meeting, the report on activities carried out in 2025 was presented, as well as the strategic outlook and action plan for 2026.

A Brazilian professor based in China has assessed that the Chinese development model has established itself as a relevant benchmark for countries in the Global South, especially because it combines long-term strategic planning with an agenda of economic openness.

On 9 January, the National Police received equipment donated by the Chinese Embassy in Cape Verde for the Foreigners and Borders Directorate and the National Training Centre, strengthening operations and training, according to the Cape Verde Ministry of Internal Administration.

The B-Lounge space at the University of Minho, on the Azurém campus in Guimarães, is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Lu Xun (1881-1936), the father of modern Chinese literature. Entitled “Seeking new voices beyond new borders – Lu Xun and European science and culture”, it features three dozen panels with documents, images and historical materials.

Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, and the city of São Paulo officially established a sister city relationship after signing an agreement on 11 November 2025, during a visit by a delegation from the Wuhan municipal government to Brazil. The formalisation, announced on 11 January 2026, was presented as a step towards expanding bilateral co-operation in areas such as trade, science and technology, and education.

On 8 January, Angola's Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MINPERMAR) and EM&EA signed a partnership agreement in Luanda with the aim of establishing the basic framework for the design, licensing and operation of an integrated marine aquaculture project.

On 9 January, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Mozambique, Zheng Xuan, visited the headquarters of Sociedade do Notícias in Maputo to learn about its publications and strengthen co-operation with the Mozambican media sector.

Brazil ended 2025 with the highest volume of soybean exports in its history, according to figures released by the National Association of Grain Exporters (ANEC) on 7 January 2026. Shipments totalled 108.7 million tonnes, an increase of 11.75% compared to 2024 (97.295 million tonnes), consolidating the performance as a new milestone in the country's foreign trade for oilseeds.

Cape Verde has been recognized by the Chinese and Cape Verdean authorities for the results achieved under the framework of the China-FAO South-South Co-operation Project. Launched in September 2023, the initiative has made significant progress in technical capacity building, knowledge transfer, and the adaptation of agriculture to climate change.

The Brazilian government has authorized the arrival of a Chinese Navy hospital ship at the Port of Rio de Janeiro, from 8 to 15 January. The vessel, named Ark Silk Road, is 178 metres long and features 300 ward beds and 20 intensive care unit (ICU) beds.

Satellite internet could welcome a new competitor in Brazil starting from 2026, as China enters the market via SpaceSail. The Chinese low-orbit satellite constellation filed an application with Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) in November 2025 to operate in the country, aiming to serve residential, corporate and government users, as well as the Internet of Things (IoT) market.

Recently, Chinese Ambassador to Mozambique Zheng Xuan attended the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Mozambique-China Chamber of Commerce and delivered a speech. More than 200 participants attended, including the Embassy's Economic and Commercial Counselor, Xu Weili, the President of the Chamber of Commerce, Yang Jin, and representatives of member companies.