Strengthening China-Brazil Relations
In a recent meeting with Brazilian Lower House Speaker Arthur Lira, Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored the significance of mutual support between the two nations, especially in the context of a rapidly shifting global scenario.
The Essence of Xi’s Message
Xi Jinping emphasized the alignment of China’s New Silk Roads initiative with Brazil’s reindustrialization and growth acceleration program. He proposed leveraging this “synergy” to further the modernization processes of both nations. Despite Brazil’s non-participation in the New Roads due to strategic agreements over three decades old, Xi expressed China’s support for Brazil’s role in organizing the G20 summit and the United Nations Climate Summit COP30 in 2025. He also expressed hope that Brazilian lawmakers would champion increased exchanges and cooperation between the two countries, fostering stronger bilateral ties.
A Renewed Focus on Bilateral Relations
The push for deeper ties between China and Brazil has gained momentum, especially after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s visit last April. Amidst growing tensions between Washington and Beijing, Lula advocated for expanding relations with China that go beyond mere commercial interests.
“China and Brazil should join forces, Xi Jinping tells House Speaker.” MercoPress, 20 Oct. 2023, https://en.mercopress.com/2023/10/20/china-and-brazil-should-join-forces-xi-jinping-tells-house-speaker.
