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Brazil
01 October 2020

CoronaVac Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign in Brazil to Begin on 15 December
The state of São Paulo, in Brazil, is scheduled to launch on 15 December the campaign to vaccinate its population for Covid-19, starting with health professionals, using Chinese-developed vaccine SinoVac, according to state Governor João Doria.
Portugal
30 September 2020

Former Prime Minister of Portugal to Chair Global Vaccine Alliance
José Manuel Barroso, former Prime Minister of Portugal and President of the European Commission, will be the new Chair of the Global Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) board, beginning in January 2021. 
Brazil
10 September 2020

‘Extremely Positive’ Results Point to December Launch of Chinese Coronavirus Vaccine in Brazil
Clinical trials in Brazil of a Chinese-made vaccine against Covid-19 have shown “extremely positive” results, and a widespread vaccination campaign could begin as early as December, the governor of Sao Paulo state said. 
Brazil
03 August 2020

China´s Sinopharm to Launch Covid-19 Vaccine Testing in Brazil, After Sinovac
The fourth major COVID-19 vaccine trial in Brazil, and the second by a Chinese company, is set to be launched by Sinopharm, under an agreement with Parana state.
Brazil
21 July 2020

Brazil begins advanced clinical testing of Chinese-made vaccine against new coronavirus
Brazil will begin advanced clinical testing of a Chinese-made vaccine against the new coronavirus Tuesday, issuing the first doses to around 900 volunteers, officials said.
Macao
24 June 2020

Macao Economy to Drop 69.8% and Reach Pre-Crisis Levels Only in Late 2021 – Economist
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) forecasts a 69.8% contraction of Macao´s economy in 2020, which should only recover to pre-crisis levels in late 2021.
Angola
09 June 2020

China Delays Debt Repayments for 77 Low-Income Countries
The Chinese government said it has agreed to delay debt repayments for low-income countries, as part of the Group of 20 nations debt relief program.
Brazil
25 May 2020

Further Tensions in Brazil-China Relations in Wake of Covid-19
Brazil-China relations have been put to a further strain with the release by the Brazilian Supreme Court of a recording of a Government meeting where Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, says the Chinese Government should pay for a Marshall Plan to all countries that have been hit by Covid-19. China´s embassy in Brazil has avoided escalation.  
Angola
12 May 2020

Angola to receive 380 tons of biosafety equipment from China
To assist in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health of Angola received on Monday the first of five cargos from China that will bring a total of 380 tons of biosafety materials, including such as medical ventilators, infrared thermometers and masks.
Cabo Verde
12 May 2020

Chinese Companies in Cape Verde Contribute to Health Emergency Fund
The local Association of Chinese Companies donated on Monday 6.5 million escudos (EUR 59 thousand) to the country, which will be channeled to the National Emergency Fund to fight the new coronavirus pandemic. The local government has praised Chinese support, from companies and the State.
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