In a recent survey carried out by the British institute Rho Motion, Brazil emerged as the country with the largest presence of Chinese electric cars and plug-in hybrids. In February, it was found that 82% of these vehicles sold in the country are manufactured by Chinese brands.

The Brazil-China Melon Workshop will take place on March 18, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Sebrae-RN auditorium in Mossoró, with the theme “Exploring the Chinese Market for Brazilian Melons”. The event is aimed at melon producers, exporters, foreign trade consultants and all those involved in the fruit production chain.

Brands from China are entering Europe in a big way and Portugal is no exception. However, among the many already operating in Portugal, there are two that stand out at the moment - BYD and MG.

In January and February, China was the destination for 79% of Brazilian soybean exports, versus 75% in the same period last year, according to the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec).

INESC-ID announced the creation of the new Sino-Portuguese Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Public Health Technologies, in partnership with three Chinese institutions: the Guangzhou Laboratory (GL), Guangzhou Medical University (GMU) and the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST). The project was formalized yesterday, March 5, in Lisbon, to strengthen international collaboration in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to public health.

After the 5,500 BYD electrified vehicles imported from China landed in Espírito Santo, another 1,000 units are expected, this time from Omoda Jaecoo, from the Chery Group, at the port of Vitória, ES. They left Shanghai and Tianjin, China, on February 27, the company said on March 6.

Hulun Buir Meat Industry (Group) Co., Ltd will import 41,600 eviscerated cattle (without the entrails) from Brazil every year, according to a newly signed strategic cooperation agreement.

The Chinese technology company plans to invest 30 million euros in Portugal this year, after growing 16% in sales in the national market by 2024, above the company's global growth.

Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Sun Dong, arrives in Lisbon on March 6th, accompanied by entrepreneurs from the digital, online commerce and technology sectors. Bernardo Mendia, president of the Portugal - Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighted the importance of the visit for Portuguese companies and the HKSAR as a complement to Portuguese contacts in Macau.

Brazil was the fifth-largest global trading partner of the Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan of China in 2024, following only the United States, the European Union, ASEAN, and Australia, according to a statement released by Ningbo Customs.

The Chinese government has officially authorized the first 21 Brazilian companies to export sesame to China. As the world’s largest importer of sesame, China accounts for 38.4% of global sesame consumption, demonstrating its potential as a strategic market for Brazilian agribusiness.

At Mobile World Congress 2025, 4gnews spoke with Tiago Flores, Country Director of Xiaomi in Portugal. The Chinese brand took the opportunity not only to unveil its latest smartphones, the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra, but also to showcase two electric vehicles — the SU7 and SU7 Ultra.