Trade between Portuguese-speaking countries and China hit a record $54.3 billion in the first quarter of 2024.

Exports from Portuguese-speaking countries to China surged by 23.6%, reaching $35 billion, with Brazil leading the growth.

While most Portuguese-speaking nations increased exports to China, Guinea Equatorial and São Tomé and Príncipe experienced a decline.

Chinese imports to lusophone countries also rose to a new high of $19.2 billion, leading to a $15.8 billion trade deficit for China.

The Forum Macao conference adopted a new action plan emphasizing cooperation on digital and blue economies, and climate change through 2027.