CGTN reports on China and Brazil’s collaborative efforts to build a more equitable and sustainable world.
A 2014 agreement initiated the Belo Monte UHV transmission project, a massive undertaking spanning over 2,000 kilometers across Brazil’s diverse landscape.
This “electricity expressway” connects Brazil’s north and south, supplying power to industrial centers and resolving energy shortages for over 22 million Brazilians (approximately 10%).
The project has transmitted 180 terawatt-hours of hydropower, preventing the emission of 170 million tonnes of CO2 and saving 64 million tonnes of coal. It exemplifies successful China-Brazil collaboration in new infrastructure.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated to China Media Group that China is actively involved in Brazil’s energy transition.
During Wednesday’s meeting in Brasilia, Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed China’s commitment to partnering with Brazil as “golden partners,” supporting each other’s progress towards a shared future for mankind.
Both nations have elevated their relationship, aiming for a shared future characterized by a more just world and sustainable planet, aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with Brazil’s development strategies.
‘Golden partners’
This year marks 50 years of diplomatic ties between China and Brazil, a period marked by substantial economic and trade achievements.
China has been Brazil’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years and a key source of foreign investment, while Brazil remains China’s top trading partner in Latin America. China’s annual imports from Brazil have exceeded $100 billion for the past three years.
Beyond traditional trade, Chinese companies actively participate in Brazilian renewable energy projects, including hydropower, solar, and wind power, expanding and deepening China-Brazil investment cooperation in green technologies.
Cultural exchanges have flourished, strengthening people-to-people ties. Recife, Brazil, has designated 2024 as the “Year of China” to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.
Xi urged continued collaboration, emphasizing synergies in development strategies and enhanced cooperation in aerospace, agricultural technology, clean energy, and poverty reduction.
Lula highlighted the significant contribution of enhanced synergy between Brazil and China’s development strategies to Brazil’s reindustrialization and as a model of solidarity and mutual benefit for developing nations.
More just world, sustainable planet
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, China and Brazil are working closely within multilateral frameworks like the UN, G20, and BRICS on global governance and climate change, advocating for developing nations and safeguarding emerging markets’ interests.
In May, they jointly issued a six-point statement on the political resolution of the Ukraine crisis, well-received internationally.
They also co-launched the “Friends for Peace” initiative with other Global South countries to promote peace.
Both nations are committed to addressing poverty and sharing their solutions.
Xi commended China and Brazil’s growing positive influence on global peace, urging them to protect world peace and justice and tackle global challenges affecting humanity’s future.
He also advocated for enhanced cooperation in green transformation, sustainable development, climate change mitigation, and AI governance.
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