Remarks by the head of the Portugal-China Parliamentary Friendship Group come in the wake of Lisbon’s effective ban on Huawei.
Zhao Bentang
The group is on a fact-finding tour to scientific research institutions and technology parks, while also promoting Hengqin as an investment destination.
Macao’s chief executive is in Lisbon for four days for talks with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Prime Minister António Costa and Foreign Minister João Gomes Cravinho.
Yi Ping Chow of the Chinese League in Portugal makes the proposal on the eve of Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng’s visit to Lisbon.
Shipping giant, whose carrier fleet accounts for 185 million gross tonnes, now operates more than 120 offices around the world.
China’s ambassador to Portugal visits autonomous island region’s technological and fisheries companies, and takes part in roundtable discussion.
China and Europe represent one-third of world’s economic output and a quarter of its population, making them ‘world’s two major forces’.
Despite red tape, bilateral trade flourishes, with Chinese investment in Portugal topping 10 billion euros.
Excellent opportunities for growth predicted in the run-up to fifth edition of China International Export Expo in Shanghai this November.
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