From November 24 to 25 (local time), a CCPIT Beijing economic and trade delegation conducted a series of highly productive exchanges in São Paulo. Through targeted matchmaking and in-depth discussions, the delegation reached key consensuses across multiple fields, laying a solid foundation for elevating economic and trade cooperation between Beijing and Brazil to new heights.
Day One: Engaging Key Institutions to Set the Foundation for Cooperation
The delegation’s first stop was the Federation of Industries of the State of São Paulo (FIESP), a cornerstone of Brazil’s industrial strength. During the talks, both sides reviewed the considerable achievements of 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil. They held in-depth discussions on aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with “New Industry Brazil”, with a focus on fostering industrial cooperation in hi-tech innovation, green energy, and advanced manufacturing. This formed the basis for subsequent enterprise-level collaboration.
Later that afternoon, the delegation successively met with the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services, and Tourism of the State of São Paulo and the Brazilian Chemical Industry Association comprising leading local pharmaceutical companies. The first meeting centered on combining Beijing’s strengths in the digital economy and modern services with Brazil’s vast market potential, while the second meeting connected Beijing’s life sciences industries with prime local resources through on-site exchanges.
Day Two: Achieving Tangible Outcomes Through Targeted Matchmaking
On November 25, the Beijing-Brazil Economic and Trade Promotion and Matchmaking Session marked the climax of the visit. The event aimed to advance high-quality Belt and Road development, support the China–Brazil comprehensive strategic partnership, build a high-profile platform for economic dialogue, and further elevate bilateral economic and trade relations.
Distinguished guests engaged in lively discussions to jointly shape the blueprint for cooperation. Speakers included Bai Chunhui, Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Consulate-General in São Paulo; Zhang Jianwei, Secretary of Party Leadership Group of CCPIT Beijing and President of the Beijing Chamber of International Commerce; Angela Gandra, Secretary of International Relations of São Paulo; and Li Dongcheng, Deputy Chief Representative of the CCPIT Office in Brazil.
In his remarks, Bai Chunhui highlighted that China-Brazil trade cooperation has entered a phase of high-quality development, with this meeting providing a valuable platform for business exchanges. He added that Beijing, as China’s center for technological innovation, has broad avenues for cooperation with Brazil in emerging fields such as the digital economy and green energy.
Zhang Jianwei highlighted that China and Brazil have upheld mutual respect, equality, and win-win cooperation for more than 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties. Bilateral trade has reached USD 30 billion, encompassing agricultural products, fertilizers, automobiles and spare parts, as well as medical instruments and devices. He underscored Beijing’s strengths as a megacity of nearly 22 million residents with a 2024 GDP exceeding RMB 4.98 trillion, offering remarkable market potential and a highly favorable business climate. He expressed his hope to broaden cooperation with Brazil in sectors such as energy, technology, and services.
Angela Gandra remarked that São Paulo attaches great importance to strengthening economic cooperation with Beijing and will further refine collaborative mechanisms to facilitate business activity for both sides. She specifically mentioned the strong compatibility between São Paulo’s smart city initiatives and Beijing’s technological strengths.
Focused promotion highlighted investment opportunities, as representatives from all sides delivered refined and insightful presentations.
Mayor Margarida Salomão of Juiz de Fora provided an in-depth overview of the city’s industrial strengths and development roadmap, with a particular focus on investment opportunities in manufacturing and technological innovation. She affirmed that Juiz de Fora would continue to improve its business environment and offer comprehensive support for Beijing-based enterprises looking to invest.
Focusing on agricultural technology and sustainable development, the mayor Orlando Caleffi Junior of Conchal showcased the city’s innovative practices in smart agriculture and green energy. He expressed his interest in advancing collaboration with Beijing in agricultural technology R&D and the deep processing of agri-products.
Li Qing, Deputy Director General of the Changping District Bureau of Commerce, delivered a data-driven presentation that fully illustrated the district’s ideal business environment. She noted that Changping, as a key driver behind Beijing’s march towards an international center for technology and innovation, leads in sectors such as health care and advanced energy. She invited Brazilian enterprises to invest in Changping and share in its development opportunities.
Alexandre Quintella, Director of the Brazil-China General Chamber of Commerce (CCCB), pledged to leverage CCCB’s role as a bridge between the two business communities by offering market intelligence, legal advice, and other professional services. He highlighted the rapid growth of Chinese enterprises in Brazil’s new energy and e-commerce sectors in recent years and expressed his hope for further investment from Beijing-based companies.
The signing ceremony marked the climax of the event, with several strategic cooperation agreements executed on site. The Beijing Chamber of International Commerce renewed or established friendly cooperation agreements with four business associations, including CCCB and the Juiz de Fora Commercial Association, laying the groundwork for regular economic dialogues in the long run. Beijing Dabeinong Biotechnology Co., Ltd. signed an agreement with Brazil’s TMG on the introduction of herbicide-resistant genes, fostering innovation and cooperation in agricultural technology. Beijing Zhengyang Huateng International Trade Co., Ltd. concluded an agreement with Brazil’s Frantin on the export of printing flexographic plates, expanding cooperation in the manufacturing sector. Beijing Kr Star Innovation Information Technology and Brazil’s StartSe entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly advance the construction of an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Deep engagement fostered substantive cooperation. During the business matchmaking session, representatives from Chinese and Brazilian enterprises engaged in thorough exchanges and negotiations, supported by professional Portuguese-Chinese interpretation services. Participants engaged in pragmatic, lively, and fruitful discussions on their business priorities and cooperation needs.
The event brought together government agencies, business associations, and enterprises from both sides, creating an efficient and practical platform for collaboration. It further strengthened economic and trade cooperation across multiple sectors, injecting fresh momentum into Beijing-Brazil commercial relations. Participants noted that the event enhanced their understanding of each market’s investment policies and business climate, helped them identify potential partners, and laid a solid foundation for deeper cooperation. They expressed strong confidence that these interactions would spur win-win development and open up broader prospects for both sides.
This visit was intensive and highly fruitful. CCPIT Beijing will continue to play a bridging role in transforming the outcomes of this visit into tangible achievements and enabling enterprises in both regions to seize development opportunities and jointly write a dynamic new chapter in building a China–Brazil community with a shared future.
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