The three most important Portuguese-speaking countries represented at the Forum Macao – Brazil, Angola and Portugal – seem to finally be interested in participating more extensively in the institution.

Under Trump’s direction, Washington has drawn up a list of more than 1,000 Chinese products on which tariffs could be imposed. Beijing has responded by threatening its own sanctions, headlined by a 25% tariff on US soya beans.

The Forum Macao will visit all the Portuguese-speaking countries in 2018 to increase the respective countries's participation and understanding of the organisation.

With an eye to the future, Forum Macao is preparing to analyse the work carried out since it was founded in 2003, the aim being to take on a more dynamic and active role.