Brazil maintains its position as China’s top trade partner among the Portuguese-speaking countries.
Lusofonia
The long-time partnership could help fuel a revitalised green industrial sector in the South American nation.
As part of his visit to Beijing, Adriano Maleiane met with President Xi Jinping and potential investors in large infrastructural projects in Mozambique.
The long-delayed Lobito oil refinery is expected to process around 200,000 barrels a day once completed in 2026.
The exhibition was launched at a special ceremony last week, attended by Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng and other top officials.
The strong response to the C-PLPEX fair for companies from Portuguese-speaking countries underscores the value of two-way trade and Macao’s bridging role.
The archipelago continues to struggle with grid stability amid high fuel costs and overdue maintenance.
Chinese and Italian companies secured the winning bids in the 6th licensing round late last year, and contracts will be valid for eight years.
The electric blue stone is the largest top-quality Paraiba tourmaline to ever go up for auction and could fetch up to US$2.5 million.