The so-called Residence Permit for Investment Activity or "golden visas" has been boosting Chinese investment in Portuguese real estate, attracting 3.4 billion euros since its inception in 2012.

Mozambique was regarded as an African economic success story until relatively recently. Although still one of the poorest countries in the world, annual growth has averaged 7% over the past decade.

The licensing process of Banco Sino-Atlântico in Cabo Verde, by Macao businessman David Chow is underway at the Bank of Cabo Verde.