Belt and Road | Greater Bay Area
10 June 2021
Representatives of the Portugal-China SMEs Chamber of Commerce and the Angola-China Chamber of Commerce will sign tomorrow a cooperation agreement, the Sino-Portuguese chamber says. The chamber announced in writing that the signing will be a feature of the celebration of the first anniversary of its founding, to be held in Condeixa-a-Nova in central Portugal, and … Continue reading "Sino-Portuguese, Sino-Angolan chambers agree to cooperate"
9 June 2021
A shipment of 100,000 doses of a Chinese-made vaccine against COVID-19 and 100,800 syringes, all donated by China, has arrived in Timor-Leste, the Chinese Embassy in Dili says. The embassy issued a written statement quoting Chinese Ambassador to Timor-Leste Xiao Jianguo as saying that the gift shows the firmness of Chinese support for Timorese efforts … Continue reading "Chinese gift of COVID-19 vaccine reaches Timor-Leste"
9 June 2021
The Portuguese National Association of Pêra Rocha Producers intends to start next year a sales promotion drive meant to tap primarily the Chinese market for the variety of pear its members grow, Xinhua reports. The Chinese state-run news agency quotes the head of the association, Domingos dos Santos, as saying the drive will cost 430,000 … Continue reading "Portuguese growers of pears aim to kickstart sales in China"
7 June 2021
The Tâmega and Sousa Business Council in northern Portugal and the Portugal-China Small and Medium Enterprises Chamber of Commerce have agreed to cooperate, the council says. The council announced in writing that the parties to the agreement, signed on Tuesday, will together find opportunities for enterprises in the Tâmega and Sousa area to do business … Continue reading "Agreement meant to help part of Portugal tap Chinese markets"
4 June 2021
The “Macao Week in Shanghai” was grandly unveiled on 3 June. Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, Ho Iat Seng, officiated the opening ceremony. The Macao Week in Shanghai presents a mega roadshow along Yuanmingyuan Road Pedestrian Street at Waitanyuan, Huangpu District in Shanghai from 3 – 7 June, to promote Macao as … Continue reading "“Macao Week in Shanghai” is grandly unveiled to promote Macao as a safe and quality destination among Mainland residents"
4 June 2021
The Chinese Embassy in Brasilia and the Brazilian Center for International Relations have jointly held online a conference on green trade and sustainable development, CCTV reports. The conference, on Monday, heard about the Chinese experience of reducing economic dependence on carbon, according to a report carried by the Chinese state-run broadcaster the day after. The … Continue reading "Sino-Brazilian conference mulls green trade, sustainability"
4 June 2021
The Chinese Embassy in Bissau has given the Guinean Foreign Ministry 11 motor vehicles, O Democrata reports. The Guinean newspaper quotes Guinean Foreign Minister Suzi Barbosa as saying the gift shows Sino-Guinean cooperation remains close, one aspect being considerable Chinese support for the Guinean infrastructure drive. The report quotes Ms Barbosa as saying the construction … Continue reading "China gives Guinea-Bissau 11 motor vehicles for official use"
3 June 2021
The “Macao Week in Shanghai” will deliver a mega roadshow Waitanyuan, Huangpu District in Shanghai from today to 7 June. The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has organised around 40 Made in Macao, Macao brands and Macao agents of products from Portuguese-speaking countries to participate in the event, where Macao will be promoted … Continue reading "IPIM Sets up Four Exhibition Areas for “Macao Week in Shanghai” Roadshow to Promote Macao Products and Services under the Theme of ‘Gift Box’"
3 June 2021
The “Macao Week in Shanghai” will be unveiled today to promote Macao’s diverse dimensions of “tourism +” and raise the city’s profile as a heathy, safe and quality destination in Shanghai. Among the highlights, the gastronomic promotion entitled “Macao Week in Shanghai — Taste of Macao Food Promotion” will be held from 4 – 17 … Continue reading "“Macao Week in Shanghai – Taste of Macao Food Promotion” presents Macao’s signature delicacies"
3 June 2021
The first Chinese school in Brazil, giving instruction in Mandarin, Portuguese and English, has opened in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Estadão reports. The Brazilian newspaper says the Escola Chinesa Internacional is supported by the authorities in China and financed by Chinese living in Brazil. The report quotes School Director Yuan Aiping as saying … Continue reading "First Chinese school in Brazil opens in Rio de Janeiro"
2 June 2021
Sinovac Biotech Ltd of China has opened in Beijing a centre to develop vaccines against COVID-19 for the bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (the BRICS), Xinhua reports. The BRICS Vaccine Research and Development Centre is meant to prompt production of acceptable vaccines, and recognition among members of the bloc of each … Continue reading "COVID-19 vaccine R&D centre opens in Beijing to serve BRICS"
2 June 2021
Chinese maker of mobile phones Xiaomi Corp. says that in the next few years it means to expand its retailing chain in Portugal to 22 shops, twice the number it has now, the Dinheiro Vivo website reports. The Portuguese news website says Xiaomi opened last month two shops in central Portugal, one in Coimbra and … Continue reading "Xiaomi retailing chain in Portugal to grow to 22 shops"
1 June 2021
Medway Transportes e Logística SA of Portugal and the operator of the railway network in China have formed a partnership to start a regular service carrying freight between China and Portugal by train, Medway says. The service will link the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu to Valongo, Entroncamento and Bobadela in Portugal, Medway announced last … Continue reading "New service to take freight from China to Portugal by train"
1 June 2021
China National Materials Group (Sinoma) has opened its Dugongo Cimentos cement and clinker works in Maputo, Xinhua reports. The Chinese state-run news agency says a Sino-Mozambican joint venture built the Dugongo Cimentos works with US$330 million of capital. The report quotes Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi as saying at the opening ceremony last week that the … Continue reading "Sinoma opens cement and clinker works in Mozambique"
31 May 2021
A Valemax bulk carrier loaded with 398,000 tonnes of iron ore shipped by Brazilian miner Vale SA has arrived at the southeastern Chinese port of Luoyu, the China News Service (CNS) reports. The Chinese state-run news agency says the arrival of the ship on Wednesday showed that Luoyu is now the sixth-biggest port in China … Continue reading "Valemax shipload of Brazilian iron ore reaches port of Luoyu"
31 May 2021
Using the deep-water Port of Sines in Portugal gives Chinese enterprises intending to tap European markets big advantages, the China Daily reports, citing José Luís Cacho, who is in charge of administering the port. The Chinese state-run newspaper quotes Mr Cacho as telling a conference on Tuesday about Sino-European engagement that services connect Sines with … Continue reading "Attractions of Port of Sines for Chinese traders spelt out"
28 May 2021
The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, or Fiocruz, has resumed making in Brazila vaccine against COVID-19, after receiving from China a new batch of the necessary ingredients, Agência Brasil reports. The Brazilian state-run news agency says production resumed on Tuesday with ingredients that arrived on Saturday, enough to make about 12 million doses of the vaccine marketed … Continue reading "Fiocruz resumes making vaccine with Chinese ingredients"
28 May 2021
An international conference on Sino-EU cooperation in matters of health under the auspices of the Chinese Belt and Road initiative is taking place today at the University of Aveiro in Portugal, the organisers say. The organisers announced in writing that Portuguese Minister for Territorial Cohesion Ana Abrunhosa is attending, along with academics and authorities in … Continue reading "Conference in Portugal on Sino-EU cooperation on health"
27 May 2021
Governor Huang Qiang of the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan would welcome the establishment of a Brazilian consulate in the province to increase Sino-Brazilian engagement, his government says. A written statement issued by the Sichuan People’s Provincial Government quotes Mr Huang as saying so when he met Brazilian Ambassador to China Paulo Estivallet de Mesquita … Continue reading "Governor calls for Brazilian consulate in Sichuan"
27 May 2021
The branch of the Confucius Institute at Agostinho Neto University in Angola says it is holding the Angolan heat of the Chinese Bridge, an annual contest among students of Chinese language and culture around the world. Angolan university students aged up to 30 have until June 8 to submit a video lasting up to five … Continue reading "Heat of Chinese language competition to be held in Angola"
