Sino-Brazilian partnership paradigm for modern relations

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to China from Saturday to Wednesday marks a significant milestone in the relations between the two largest developing nations of the Eastern and Western hemispheres. Against the backdrop of global turbulence marked by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties and rising protectionism, the two countries have demonstrated how their strategic partnership serves as both an anchor of stability and an engine for sustainable development.

The China-Brazil relationship stands as a textbook example of economic complementarity. Brazil supplies China with critical imports including soybeans, beef, poultry and iron ore, commodities essential for China's food security and industrial growth. In return, China provides Brazil with manufactured goods ranging from mechanical equipment and chemical products to cutting-edge computers and telecommunications technology.

This symbiotic relationship has produced remarkable results. China has been Brazil's biggest trade partner for 16 consecutive years and Brazil is the first Latin American country to hit a trading volume of over $100 billion with China. According to statistics from China's General Administration of Customs, the bilateral trade volume between China and Brazil reached $188.17 billion in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 3.56 percent.