portuguese speaking
In recent decades, Portuguese-speaking countries have experienced great advances in social and economic development.
Portuguese-Speaking Countries have a total area of 10,743,526 km2 with 2.232 trillion of Total GDP.
Portuguese is an official language in nine countries across four continents with approximately 290 million native speakers. It is the 6th most useful language for conducting business around the world. (Bloomberg Rankings) and the fastest-growing European language after English.
The Community of the Portuguese-speaking Countries represents 4,3% of the world GDP and is responsible for 2% of the international trade. (Source: Instituto Camões/ Observatório da Língua Portuguesa) .
Greater Bay Area
Key Facts:
• GBA Includes two special administrative regions: Macau
and Hong Kong.
• Include also nine cities in Guangdong province:
Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou,
Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, and Zhaoqing.
• Covers a total area of 56,100 square kilometers.
• The region has a population of approximately 86
million people.
• Contributes to about 12 percent of China’s economy.
Economic Indicators:
• High GDP: The GBA has a significant GDP, contributing
a substantial portion to China’s overall economic
output. As of 2020, the GBA’s GDP was approximately
11.6 trillion USD (source: Greater Bay Area
Development Office).
• Strong Export Base: The region is known for its large
export-oriented industries, with numerous major
exporters located within the area. In 2020, the GBA
accounted for around 40 percent of China’s total
exports (source: South China Morning Post).
• Robust Technology Sector: The GBA is home to many
leading technology firms, contributing to the region’s
technological advancements and innovation. It is
reported that the GBA has more than 5,000 technology
companies, including major players like Huawei,
Tencent, DJI and BYD etc. (source: Greater Bay Insight).
Macau
macau
Hong Kong and Macau were handed over to
mainland China in 1997 and 1999, respectively. The Mainland announced to the international
community that Hong Kong and Macau are “special administrative regions” for which a “one
country, two systems” arrangement would be adopted for a period of 50 years.
Macau and the Portuguese-speaking Countries have maintained close historical and cultural relations over the centuries.
Macau shares with Portuguese-speaking Countries the same administrative and legal system as well as the recognition of Portuguese as a second official language.
Macau residents are acquainted with the traditions and cultures of Mainland China and Portuguese-speaking Countries and the business community in Macau have an in-depth knowledge of the markets of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries.
These advantages contribute to deepen Macau’s role as the service platform between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries.