Brazil wants to take advantage of the opportunities created by the trade war and expand partnership with Beijing; PETTIN PETTIN PRESENCE IN CELEBRATION OF PUTIN generated discomfort in the international community
Under international pressure for participating in the celebrations of Soviet victory in World War II alongside and other dictators, the president (PT) landed on Saturday (10) in Beijing to gather significant economic results and try to turn the controversy page. The trip to It is part of a diplomatic strategy that seeks to reinforce the Brazilian position in the global scenario and take advantage of the opportunities created by the Commercial War between the United States and China.
The Brazilian entourage is composed of ministers, authorities and about 200 entrepreneurs. The mission, according to the government, is clear: expand partnerships with the largest commercial partner in Brazil, especially in areas such as technology and infrastructure. The moment is considered strategic by Planalto, given the increase in tariffs applied between US and China, which has made room for Brazilian exporters in sectors previously dominated by US competitors.
“Brazil can present itself as a solid and reliable alternative,” said the Minister of Agriculture ,. The Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (Apexbrasil) mapped 400 business opportunities with the Chinese, especially the sale of meat, grains and agricultural biotechnology. In addition to commercial interests, the visit to China has political weight. Lula will meet with President Xi Jinping and will participate in the IV China-Celac Forum, which brings together countries from Latin America and the Caribbean. The agenda also includes discussions on the reform of global governance and joint proposals for regulating topics such as artificial intelligence and climate change.
China today represents about one third of Brazilian exports and is among the main investors in the country, acting in sectors such as energy, infrastructure and telecommunications. From January to March 2025, trade between the two countries reached US $ 38.8 billion.
Despite the attempt to maintain a focus on economic diplomacy, the trip is marked by criticism of Lula’s previous passage through Moscow. The Brazilian president was one of the few democratically elected leaders to attend the festivities organized by Vladimir Putin, who used the event as a demonstration of strength in the midst of war in Ukraine. Asked, Lula defended his presence in Russia, stating that Brazil maintains a “solid stance” in defense of peace and territorial integrity of countries. “We talked to all the parts. Brazil wants the end of the war, but it is necessary that both sides want,” he said.
Participation in the Military Parade in Red Square, which displayed both historical tanks and drones used in the war against Ukraine, generated discomfort in part of the international community. At the same time, European leaders made a surprise visit to Kiev, with an immediate ceasefire appeal and new sanctions against Moscow.
Brazilian diplomacy tries to balance itself between different global poles, defending multilateralism and active neutrality. As president of BRICS this year, Lula also seeks to project Brazil as a mediator in conflicts and protagonist in discussions about the future of the international order. China is seen as a key partner in this effort.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
