Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said on Monday (1st) that the strategic partnership between Brazil and China is becoming more relevant than ever "amidst the current international turbulence." The Brazilian chancellor is in Beijing for the 5th Global Strategic Dialogue, according to a note from the "Xinhua" agency. In a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, the Brazilian minister requested greater access for Brazilian products to the Chinese market and a guarantee of a stable supply of Chinese fertilizers to Brazil. Mauro Vieira also met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. According to Itamaraty (Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs), China has been Brazil's main trading partner since 2009 and absorbs 27% of Brazilian exports. "In 2025, bilateral trade reached US$ 170.9 billion, which marked the 10th consecutive year of record trade," the government pointed out in a social media post. The visit also takes place in the context of the celebrations of the Brazil-China Cultural Year.
Chinese investments
Vieira highlighted that Brazil is open to new Chinese investments in industrial modernization, energy transition, and high technology. In 2025, Brazil celebrated its position as the world's largest destination for direct productive investment from China. The Brazilian minister and the Chinese vice-president agreed that there have been multiple advancements in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. This includes the elimination of visa requirements for short-term travel. This is considered by diplomacy to be a tool for bringing the two peoples closer together and promoting tourism flows.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.