China

20 August 2020

Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery Hard for Brazil – Study

Brazil is one of the Group of 20 major economies (G-20), facing a more difficult economic recovery, according to Verisk Maplecroft’s Recovery Capacity Index.

The newly-released index measures more than a dozen factors which either underpin or undermine a recovery from a crisis,

19 August 2020

Brazil Disputes Chinese Claim Meat Packages Contain Covid-19

Brazil is disputing Chinese authorities´ claims that meat packages originating in the South American country contained the coronavirus, which led to the suspension of exports to China by some of its companies.

18 August 2020

Return of Foreign Workers to China Still Facing Barriers – European Chamber

The European Chamber of Commerce in China (ECC) has welcomed the lifting of restrictions for EU residents to return to China, but says important barriers still remain, undermining european companies´ activity.

17 August 2020

Portuguese-Speaking Countries Legislation Now Available in Chinese

The Chinese version of the Guide to Investing in Portuguese-Speaking Countries (PSCs) and Timor-Leste, published by official legal database Legis-PALOP+TL is now available, for the first time in 2020, under a partnership with MacauLink, supported by private entities.

12 August 2020

“Shock” to Brazilian Exports Prevented by Sales to China

The rapid economic recovery of several Asian countries, especially China, prevented the new coronavirus pandemic from causing a "shock" to Brazilian exports, said Brazilian Economy Minister Paulo Guedes.

10 August 2020

Agriculture and Logistics Key to Future of China-Brazil Business Ties – Diplomat

China has already invested USD 80 billion in Brazil, mainly in energy and electricity, and agribusiness is now the sector with the greatest investment potential, according to Qu Yuhui, minister at the Embassy in China in Brasilia.

10 August 2020

Chinese Nationals Lead Portugal Golden Visa Requests

Chinese nationals led "golden" visa requests in Portugal in July, which totalled 56 million euros, according to official statistics.

06 August 2020

European Chamber of Commerce in China Pushes for Return of Foreign SME Employees

The European Chamber of Commerce (ECC) in China is pushing for the lifting of entry restrictions for foreign nationals imposed by China in March, including teachers and workers and company employees.

29 July 2020

“Reciprocity” a “Sticking Point” in EU-China Relations

The European Union (EU) has called on China to remove existing barriers impeding access to the Chinese market of EU exporters and investors, while the two blocks work on a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment.

29 July 2020

China Foreign Investment Barriers Still High, European Chamber of Commerce Warns

China´s barriers to foreign investment are still high, despite recent improvements, according to the European Union Chamber of Commerce in the country.