China’s growing investments in Cabo Verde are evident in the everyday lives of the West African nation’s citizens. From safer streets and a modern maternity hospital, to the increasingly sustainable ways in which electricity is generated.
Ambassador Zhao Bentang on China and Portugal’s shared commitment to economic globalisation, trade liberalisation and a rules-based international order that benefits all.
Half a century into their diplomatic relationship, the two countries have agreed to step up their collaboration in trade, technology and leadership of the Global South. President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Brazil in November not only resulted in more than three dozen cooperation agreements being signed, but signalled a shift in the balance of power within emerging economies – solidifying a shared vision for greater influence on the world stage.
Angola’s first and only World Heritage site was once the capital of the Kingdom of Kongo, a historic civilization considered pivotal to Africa’s development. Could the ruined city of Mbanza Kongo – and its more than 600 years of history – help kickstart the country’s fledgling tourism industry?
China and Portugal are cooperating on a large number of transportation related projects, including the fact that Chinese-made trams are about to start ferrying passengers around Porto. Such projects bode well for the countries’ 45th anniversary of bilateral relations, set to take place this year.
The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is poised to change the fortunes of a small Brazilian city – promising jobs, new technology and a greener future.
While the relationship between Cabo Verde’s human and sea turtle residents is not without friction, numbers show efforts to secure beach space for the ancient reptiles are paying off.
Here’s how cacao – the key ingredient in chocolate – went from boom to bust to economic balm in the tiny island nation, a former Portuguese colony.
China is Brazil’s biggest investor and most valuable trade partner. These two massive countries’ complementary economies create exciting opportunities across a range of sectors – it’s no wonder their relationship is reaching new highs.
Once one of the world’s biggest coffee producers, Angola today hopes to steel its economy by rebuilding its forgotten coffee industry.