The University of Porto will take part in three stops on the China Education Expo (CEE 2026) from 30 October to 8 November, aiming to promote its academic programmes and Portuguese-language teaching to Chinese students and their families.

The university will join a joint delegation organised by the Institute for Higher Education under the “Study & Research in Portugal” initiative. Its participation continues the university’s presence at the 2024 and 2025 editions.

The schedule includes the Beijing fair on 30 and 31 October at the China National Convention Center, followed by events in Chengdu on 5 November and Shanghai on 8 November. The latter two will be held at the Chengdu CYNN Hotel and the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, respectively.

During the mission, the delegation intends to establish contacts with government representatives, school leaders, counsellors, businesses and others interested in international partnerships. The schedule also includes visits to the Portuguese Embassy in Beijing on 2 November and the Consulate-General of Portugal in Shanghai on 6 November to meet Chinese partners.

Held as part of the China Annual Conference & Expo for International Education (CACIE), CEE 2026 will tour Beijing, Wuhan, Chengdu, Guangzhou and Shanghai. According to the university, around 50,000 visitors and representatives of institutions from more than 30 countries are expected.

(Source: University of Porto, 26 October)