On April 24, 2025, the University of Macau demonstrated its unwavering commitment to fostering academic and cultural ties between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. Eurico Manuel Chao de Sousa Martins, a national of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and a master’s student from the Department of Government and Public Administration – Faculty of Social Sciences, successfully defended his master’s report titled “The Role of Timorese Newspapers in Framing Public Opinion on Foreign Policy Issues: The Case of Timor Post.”

Eurico’s research, supervised by Professor Tak Wing Ngo, delves into the significant influence of Timorese newspapers on public opinion regarding foreign policy. His work highlights the pivotal role media plays in shaping perceptions and policy discussions in Timor-Leste, offering valuable insights into the dynamics of public opinion formation in the region, particularly in relation to Indonesia and Australia.

The oral evaluation committee, which included Associate Professor Francisco Leandro, praised Eurico’s thorough analysis and substantial contribution to the field. This event exemplifies the University of Macau’s ongoing efforts to serve as a vital platform for dialogue and collaboration between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. By nurturing scholarly research and facilitating cross-cultural exchanges, the university continues to play a crucial role in enhancing mutual understanding and cooperation.

The successful defense of Eurico’s report not only marks a significant academic achievement but also reinforces the University of Macau’s position as a leading institution in promoting international academic partnerships.

2025年4月24日，澳門大學再次展現其致力於促進中國與葡語國家之間學術與文化聯繫的堅定承諾。來自東帝汶民主共和國的公民、社會科學學院政府與公共行政學系碩士生Eurico Manuel Chao de Sousa Martins成功完成其題為《東帝汶報紙在塑造外交政策議題公眾輿論中的作用：以〈帝汶郵報〉為例》的碩士報告答辯。

在吳德榮教授的指導下，Eurico的研究深入探討了東帝汶報紙在影響公眾對外交政策看法方面的重要作用。他的研究強調了媒體在塑造公眾認知和政策討論中的關鍵角色，尤其是在與印尼和澳大利亞關係方面，為理解該地區輿論形成機制提供了寶貴的見解。

由利天佑副教授（Prof. Francisco Leandro）等組成的口試評審委員會對Eurico的深入分析和對該領域的重要貢獻給予高度評價。此次答辯活動充分體現了澳門大學持續致力於成為中國與葡語國家之間對話與合作重要平台的努力。通過推動學術研究與跨文化交流，澳門大學在促進相互理解與合作方面持續發揮著關鍵作用。

Eurico報告答辯的成功不僅標誌著一項學術上的重要成就，也進一步鞏固了澳門大學在推動國際學術合作方面的領先地位。