In a landmark visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to Brazil, where the two nations signed 38 cooperation agreements. This historic event marks the elevation of bilateral ties, signaling a joint commitment to fostering a more just and sustainable world.
The agreements focus on aligning China's Belt and Road Initiative with Brazil's strategic plans, including the New Growth Acceleration Program, Neo-industrialization Plan, Ecological Transformation Plan, and South American Integration Route Plan. Experts believe this synergy will enhance cooperation quality, accelerate modernization, and strengthen China-Latin America relations.
Haroldo Ceravolo Sereza, news director of Opera Mundi in Brazil, highlighted the strong alignment between the two countries, describing it as one of the most significant forces in international politics today. He emphasized the shared desire for peace and negotiation, contrasting it with more forceful approaches seen elsewhere.
Economic collaboration between China and Brazil spans various sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure, automotive, and electric power. This partnership not only benefits small commodity owners but also drives advancements in high-tech industries. Chai Yu, general director of the Institute of Latin America at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, expressed optimism about the broad prospects of this cooperation.
Song Junying from the China Institute of International Studies underscored the importance of these agreements for Brazil, a leading power in Latin America. The highly complementary trade between China and Brazil has significantly contributed to Brazil's economic recovery and social development.
Brazilian Minister of Social Communication Paulo Pimenta hailed the state visit as a pivotal moment for Brazil's resurgence on the global stage. Under President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil has made impressive strides, reentering the top ten economies worldwide.
Zhou Zhiwei, a senior research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of Latin American Studies, noted that the elevation of ties reflects the maturity of China-Brazil relations. He emphasized its significance for the modernization efforts of both nations, the unity of the Global South, and the promotion of global peace and development.
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Experts: China-Brazil cooperation benefit Latin America development
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