中巴贸易20年增5倍 改写巴西经济版图

Group 1 - The trade between China and Brazil has increased nearly fivefold over the past 20 years, significantly impacting trade relations, employment, and industrial patterns in Brazil [1] - In 2024, China accounted for 28% of Brazil's exports and 24% of its imports, with a trade surplus of $276 billion with China over the past decade, contrasting with a trade deficit of $224 billion with the US and EU [1] - Brazil's exports to China have diversified, with the number of product categories increasing from 673 in 1997 to 2,589 last year, including meat, pulp, coffee, and manufactured goods [1] Group 2 - Over 40,000 Brazilian companies imported goods from China last year, covering electronics, machinery, fertilizers, and industrial chemicals, which is 15 times more than imports from other South American countries [2] - Brazil's overseas investment ranking has improved, with new opportunities emerging in energy transition-related sectors, including copper, lithium, manganese, corn, and fruits [3] - In 2024, China purchased 73% of Brazil's soybeans, 67% of iron ore, and 44% of crude oil, along with about half of Brazil's beef and cotton exports [3] Group 3 - Brazil's deep trade cooperation with China provides a buffer against external risks, as evidenced by Brazil's response to US tariffs by implementing reciprocal tariffs on US goods [3] - Brazil has initiated a "de-dollarization" strategy, signing a currency settlement agreement with China in 2023 to trade directly in yuan and reais, and plans to establish a tax consulting office in Beijing to simplify customs and combat tax evasion [3]