From sustainable tech to tropical fruit trade, China and Brazil are celebrating five decades of diplomatic partnership ๐ค โ and their cooperation is greener than ever! As the G20 Summit kicks off in Rio, here's why this 'Global South' duo matters:
๐ Milestones & Money
Since establishing ties in 1974, the nations upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2012. Today, China remains Brazilโs top trade partner for the 15th straight year ๐, with 2023 exchanges hitting $181.5B (thatโs 6.1% growth!).
๐ฑ Beyond Soybeans & Steel
While commodities still flow, both countries now collaborate on:
- Renewable energy projects โ๏ธ๐ก
- 5G infrastructure development ๐ก
- Cultural exchange programs ๐ญ
Fun fact: 1/3 of Brazilโs orange juice exports go to China โ talk about vitamin C diplomacy! ๐
#G20Goals in Rio
As world leaders gather this week, analysts predict fresh Sino-Brazilian initiatives addressing climate tech and inclusive finance. ๐๐ธ
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China and Brazil see sustainable cooperation in various fields
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