Founded in Lisbon in 1978, the Portugal-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry works to strengthen economic and trade ties between the two nations. The chamber facilitates cooperation across diverse sectors, from electronics and banking to power infrastructure and beyond. According to the chamber’s “About Us” page, it opened a Macau branch in 1992 “in recognition of the deep historical connection between Portugal and Macau.” The Articles of the Association of the organization uphold its primary bilateral business purposes, and do not contain overt political language. They read: “The Association aims to promote and strengthen economic and commercial relations between the Portuguese Republic and the People’s Republic of China, and the integration of companies and institutions from both countries, on a basis of mutual interest.” However, the chamber routinely runs official coverage from state media, including Xinhua, which presents an optimistic and favorable perspective on trade and business developments.