On November 12, 2024, Professor Fatima Papelo from the University Joaquim Chissano in Mozambique delivered an insightful conference at the University of Macau. Her visit is part of an ongoing research project focusing on the politics of Portuguese-speaking countries. The event, which took place at the Faculty of Social Sciences, attracted a diverse audience of master’s and PhD students, as well as faculty researchers.
Professor Papelo’s lecture centered on the evolving diplomatic and economic relations between China and Mozambique. She highlighted the historical context of these relations, tracing back to the early days of Mozambique’s independence and the subsequent development of bilateral ties. The professor emphasized the strategic importance of Mozambique in China’s Belt and Road Initiative and discussed the various infrastructural and developmental projects funded by Chinese investments in Mozambique.

The conference was well-received, sparking significant interest among the attendees. The audience was particularly engaged by Professor Papelo’s analysis of the political implications of Chinese investments in Mozambique and the broader regional and Lusophone world. Her insights into the socio-economic impacts of these investments provided a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in China-Mozambique relations.

Following the lecture, an engaging debate ensued, with students and researchers posing thought-provoking questions. The discussion covered a range of topics, including the sustainability of Chinese-funded projects, the influence of Chinese soft power in Mozambique, and the potential challenges and opportunities for Mozambique in navigating its relationship with China.
The event underscored the importance of academic exchanges in fostering a deeper understanding of international relations. Professor Papelo’s visit not only enriched the knowledge of the attendees but also strengthened the academic ties between the University Joaquim Chissano and the University of Macau. The conference concluded with a consensus on the need for continued research and dialogue on the dynamics of China-Mozambique relations and their implications for the future.

2024年11月12日，來自莫桑比克喬阿金˙奇薩諾大學的Fátima Papelo教授在澳門大學舉辦了一場富有洞見的學術講座。此次訪問是其關於葡語國家政治研究專案的一部分。講座在社會科學學院舉行，吸引了眾多碩士與博士研究生及教師學者參與。

Papelo教授的講座聚焦於中國與莫桑比克之間不斷發展的外交與經濟關係。她回顧了兩國關係的歷史背景，追溯至莫桑比克獨立初期及其後雙邊關係的發展歷程。她特別強調了莫桑比克在中國“一帶一路”倡議中的戰略地位，並介紹了中國在莫桑比克投資的多個基礎設施與發展專案。

講座反響熱烈，引發了與會者的廣泛興趣。Papelo教授對中國投資在莫桑比克的政治影響進行了深入分析，並探討了這些投資在區域及葡語國家世界中的廣泛影響。她對這些投資所帶來的社會經濟影響的見解，為理解中莫關係的複雜性提供了全面視角。

講座結束後，現場展開了熱烈的討論，學生與研究人員提出了許多發人深省的問題。討論涵蓋了中國投資專案的可持續性、中國軟實力在莫桑比克的影響，以及莫桑比克在處理中莫關係時所面臨的挑戰與機遇。

此次活動凸顯了學術交流在深化國際關係理解方面的重要作用。Papelo教授的訪問不僅豐富了與會者的知識，也加強了喬阿金˙奇薩諾大學與澳門大學之間的學術聯繫。講座最後達成共識，與會者普遍認為應持續開展相關研究與對話，以深入探討中國與莫桑比克關係的未來發展。