After years of battling water shortages, the residents of Joao Camara, a municipality in Brazil, celebrated the completion of a transformative solution. In February last year, a desalination project built by a Chinese enterprise was officially handed over, providing over 75 tons of high-quality drinking water daily to more than 3,000 residents.
This innovative project, a flagship initiative under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), exemplifies the spirit of "people-to-people connectivity." Located in a semi-arid region with abundant sunshine but limited access to clean water, the desalination plant integrates cutting-edge Chinese technologies with a focus on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
At the inauguration, Chinese Ambassador to Brazil Zhu Qingqiao emphasized the project’s significance, describing it as a testament to the deepening cooperation between China and Brazil. Despite the geographical distance, the partnership demonstrates mutual support and shared progress, significantly improving local livelihoods.
China-Latin America Cooperation Provides Insights for G20
Beyond Brazil, China and Latin American countries have expanded their collaboration into areas like the digital economy, low-carbon smart agriculture, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and aerospace. These ventures not only bolster global sustainable development but also showcase a model of mutually beneficial South-South cooperation.
This cooperative spirit aligns with the upcoming G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, themed "Building a just world and a sustainable planet." Under Brazil's G20 presidency, priorities include combating hunger, poverty, and inequality while promoting sustainable development and advocating for reforms in global governance.
As key players in the Global South, China and Brazil share aligned perspectives on peace and development. Together on platforms like the UN, G20, and BRICS, they oppose decoupling, unilateralism, and bloc politics, advocating instead for fairness and justice in global governance.
Experts highlight that amid rising geopolitical tensions, the robust economic partnership between China and Latin America significantly contributes to global sustainability. It also offers valuable insights for fostering development-focused discussions within the G20 framework.
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China-Latin America cooperation boosts global sustainable development
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