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28 February 2019

Portuguese speaking-countries to play key role in Greater Bay Area plan of Macau
The Portuguese-speaking countries (PSCs) will play a key role in the future of Macao outlined in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) Plan of the Central Government of China.
19 February 2019

China aims for “world-class city cluster” in the south
On Monday (February 18) the Chinese government unveiled its blueprint for a “world-class city cluster” in the southern province of Guangdong and the adjoining Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of Macao and Hong Kong.
14 February 2019

Lisbon targets the ‘New Space’ economy
The government of Portugal has announced that it will proceed with plans for a space port on the island of Santa Maria in the Azores. Named the Atlantic International Satellite Launch Programme (AISLP), it will be used to launch small satellites into space, as Lisbon attempts to make use of its geographical advantages to host the project. A separate space sector cooperation agreement between China and Portugal could encourage Chinese companies to make use of the new facility.
01 February 2019

Planned EU scrutiny of Chinese investment
Portugal and some other highly indebted Southern European states have welcomed Chinese investment with open arms. Still struggling to escape the legacy of the 2008-09 economic crisis, they are desperate for infrastructural investment.
16 January 2019

Greater Bay Area plan to be announced in February
Beijing has approved a much-awaited blueprint to create an IT-led economic powerhouse in southern China after ironing out intricate competition and technical issues, and will unveil it in late February
11 December 2018

Sines: Portugal´s Link to One Belt, One Road
Even before Portugal decided to take part in China´s Belt and Road strategy, with the signing of a joint statement at the end of Chinese president Xi Jinping´s visit to Portugal last week, the Portuguese government was already in full steam promoting what should be the key Portuguese infrastructure for the strategy - Sines port, in the south of the country.
04 December 2018

Xi Jinping in Lisbon: A Momentous Visit With Warnings From EU Countries
As Chinese President Xi Jinping lands in Lisbon for a two-day visit, Portuguese authorities will be extending the warmest of welcomes, even as the ever closer business ties between both countries begin to put a strain between Portugal and the European Union.
28 November 2018

Sinopec could take stake in Mozambican LNG and Angolan Oil through Galp
Chinese company Sinopec could take a stake in Portuguese oil company Galp Energia and is one of two major international oil firms interested, according to the weekly Jornal Economico. Angolan oil company Sonangol is considering a sale of its stake in Galp Energia, and Sinopec is reported to be among the strongest suitors for the acquisition.
08 November 2018

Air China sets sights on Beijing-Lisbon route
The suspension by Capital Airlines of its route between Beijing and Lisbon was a disappointment for both Portuguese and Chinese governments, but the route is set to resume in the next few months, operated by a much larger carrier - Air China.
20 October 2018

President Xi to open giant bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macao and Zhuhai
On October 23, China’s President Xi Jinping will open the Hong Kong-Macao-Zhuhai bridge, the first land link between the SAR and the west bank of the Pearl River.
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