With the support of the Education Fund of the Government of the Macau Special Administrative Region for the 2024/2025 Academic Year Cooperation and Development Project for Higher Education Institutions, the Faculty of Business held the third seminar of the "Sustainable Development of the Financial Leasing Industry between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Under One Country, Two Systems - A Series of Training and Exchange Activities" on April 14, 2025, at the Taipa Campus. The event aimed to foster a comprehensive understanding of each other's business environments, financial and accounting laws, and cultural differences, thereby establishing and promoting commercial cooperation and exploring pathways for sustainable Sino-Portuguese trade.

The seminar featured Mr. Marston Liu, Quality Assurance Manager of Air Macau Company Limited, as the keynote speaker. He delivered a presentation titled "Macau Aircraft Leasing Center: New Opportunities to Strengthen Aviation Development in Portuguese-Speaking African Countries." Mr. Liu provided an in-depth analysis of the current commercial aircraft market, offering professional insights into the technical features and market performance of mainstream models such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 series. He also shared practical risk management strategies in aircraft leasing operations.

When discussing the aviation market in Portuguese-speaking African nations, Mr. Liu pointed out that countries such as Angola and Mozambique face challenges like aging fleets and financing difficulties. He emphasized that Macau, leveraging the institutional advantages of the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, a low corporate tax rate of 5%, and free capital flow policies, is well-positioned to serve as a bridge for aircraft leasing between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. In particular, Macau’s financial leasing companies can adopt innovative models such as "sale-and-leaseback" to help African airlines modernize their fleets and improve operational efficiency.

The seminar also included in-depth discussions on the prospects of Sino-Portuguese cooperation in aircraft leasing. Mr. Liu noted that Macau’s unique cultural background and financial policy advantages give it an irreplaceable role in promoting economic and trade collaboration between China and Portuguese-speaking nations. This exchange not only deepened the understanding of aircraft leasing among faculty and students but also laid a solid foundation for future practical cooperation in the aviation sector between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.