From launching satellites to trading billions in soybeans
, China and Brazil are marking 50 years of diplomatic ties with a vibe that’s reshaping the Global South. This power duo isn’t just exchanging goods – they’re co-writing rules for a fairer world order.
Space Buddies & Soybean Superpowers
Did you know their ‘CBERS’ satellite program has orbited Earth since 1988? Six satellites later, they’re fighting deforestation in the Amazon and sharing tech secrets. Meanwhile, Brazil’s farm exports to China hit $58.6 billion last year – that’s 25% of all China’s agri-imports!
Beyond Bilateral: Rewiring Global Politics
When Xi Jinping met Brazil’s VP Geraldo Alckmin in June, they weren’t just talking trade. Their joint six-point plan on Ukraine gained support from 110+ countries, proving developing nations are done being sidelined. \"Our partnership balances world power structures,\" said China’s top diplomat Wang Yi.
What’s Next? Youth, Tech & Green Dreams
With new consulates ( Chengdu!) and plans to merge China’s Belt and Road with Brazil’s New Industry push, these BFFs are betting on green energy and AI. As Alckmin told media: \"We’re building a world where development isn’t just a Western privilege.\"
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China-Brazil ties at 50: Good friends and partners, Global South rise
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