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Brazil and China are strengthening ties through billion-dollar projects that include the expansion of the São Paulo subway, coffee exports and leadership in electronics. This historic collaboration, highlighted by Tian Yuzhen in Folha de São Paulo, symbolizes shared dreams for a future of progress and global peace.
What could possibly unite two countries so distinct in culture, history and geography? A partnership that crosses continents and challenges paradigms has been gaining momentum on the international stage.
Brazil and China, separated by almost 20.000 kilometers and an 11-hour time zone, find an unlikely but powerful harmony.
The goal is clear: strengthen ties and reap the rewards of a mutually beneficial relationship.
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This dialogue, which goes far beyond commercial relations, promises to redefine markets and generate lasting impacts in both countries.
Strategic investments and job creation
According to Tian Yuzhen, acting consul general of China in São Paulo, who wrote in his column in Folha de São Paulo, Chinese investments in Brazil have created thousands of jobs and boosted key sectors.
The expansion of Line 2 of the São Paulo Metro is an emblematic example.
Carried out by China Power Construction Corporation, the project is the largest and most complex among all the São Paulo subway lines.
It won the award for “Best and Biggest Project in Brazil 2024” for its innovative concept of smart, safe and ecological management.
Expected to move more than 800 passengers daily after its completion, the work promises to reduce carbon emissions and create more than 5.500 jobs.
This is not an isolated case, but part of a broader cooperation strategy that also covers the electronics sector.
The Semp-TCL partnership and the revolution in the home appliance market
The history of Semp, a Brazilian company founded in 1942, changed levels in 2016 with the formation of a joint venture with the Chinese company TCL.
Today, Semp-TCL leads the Brazilian market for televisions and air conditioners, generating more than 2.000 jobs in two factories located in the country.
This union reflects the philosophy of both nations in seeking joint solutions to global challenges, in addition to fostering innovation and competitiveness.
Brazilian coffee, a prominent product in the Chinese market
If in the past it was the Chinese who brought tea cultivation to Brazil, now it is the brazilian coffee which finds fertile soil in China.
In November 2024, Luckin Coffee, one of the largest coffee shop chains in the world, signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex).
According to the agreement, Luckin Coffee will acquire 240.000 tons of Brazilian coffee between 2025 and 2029, generating around R$8,3 billion.
Jorge Viana, president of Apex, highlighted the relevance of the partnership: “For Brazil, which is responsible for a third of the world’s coffee production, entering the Chinese market represents an unlimited business opportunity.”
This expansion also symbolizes the strengthening of ties between the two economies.
Cultural and historical collaboration between Brazil and China
The relationship between China and Brazil is not just economic.
More than two centuries ago, Chinese immigrants brought their tea growing techniques to Brazil, contributing to the country's cultural and economic diversity.
Today, both tea and coffee are part of the daily lives of Brazilians, while the coffee market in China is growing at a rapid pace, generating new opportunities for collaboration.
Shared dreams for a better future
As emphasized by Tian Yuzhen in Folha de São Paulo, the partnership between Brazil and China transcends geographical and cultural barriers.
“Shared ideas, common goals and dreams allow us to overcome differences and contribute to global peace and development,” highlighted the diplomat.
This sentiment is echoed across a range of sectors, demonstrating that cooperation between major emerging economies can bring benefits not only to those involved, but to the entire world.
The story between Brazil and China continues to unfold, with new chapters being written every day.
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