Zhao Bentang noted that Portugal’s absence from the program so far was due to practical concerns and did not signify strained ties between the two nations.
Lusofonia
The Southern African country is part of a growing trend on the continent, in spite of global campaigns against the use of tobacco.
Multiple expeditions have uncovered a series of 2,000-year-old rock engravings – and even older paintings in central Brazil.
The veteran parliamentarian was sworn in late Wednesday and must now try and govern with a minority administration.
After falling short in recent years, Guinean authorities hope sales of the country’s central export item will meet expectations.
The Southern African country, now unrestricted by OPEC quotas, is eager to develop its energy sector – and its relationship with China.
The results of overseas voting will be released on Wednesday, when Democratic Alliance head Luís Montenegro is expected to be sworn in as prime minister.
The pledge comes in the wake of a state visit to Beijing by Angolan President João Lourenço, who met with President Xi Jinping.
The meeting, between leaders from China and nine Portuguese-speaking countries, will take place on 21 and 22 April, in Macao.