China defends Brazil’s sovereignty and proposes greater cooperation

On Tuesday (Jun. 2), China issued a statement supporting Brazil’s sovereignty, independence, and autonomy. According to the Chinese State Council, the country is willing to expand the cooperation it has maintained with Brazil and other Latin American countries

The Chinese statement in support of Brazil was made in Beijing during the China–Brazil Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue.

The ties between the two countries were reaffirmed amid threats from the US to impose a 25 percent tariff on Brazilian products not considered strategic for the US market.

Cooperation and sovereignty

According to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, China has always been a “reliable friend of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean” and is “ready to work with countries in the region, including Brazil, to further deepen and expand overall cooperation between China and Latin America.”

He added that his country “supports Brazil in defending its national sovereignty, maintaining its independence and autonomy, and pursuing greater development.”

Joint efforts

Minister Wang called for Brazil and China to move forward in building a China–Brazil community in order to “jointly address various external challenges and generate greater synergy for the modernization processes of both countries and for the unity and strengthening of the countries of the Global South.”

He went on to say that both sides should advance exchanges and cooperation in areas such as culture, education, tourism, sports, subnational regions, youth, and the media.

Wang reiterated China’s position on strengthening communication and coordination within multilateral mechanisms, including the United Nations and BRICS. He also advocated for the implementation of global initiatives to promote the development of a “fairer and more equitable global governance system.”

Foreign minister

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is in Beijing attending the assembly. He stated that Brazil shares China’s interest in expanding practical cooperation between the two countries.

He also said Brazil will continue to adhere to the “One China” principle. The term refers to China’s goal of reclaiming Taiwan, an island it considers a “rebel province.”