South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the leadership of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has played a decisive role in strengthening the strategic partnership between Brazil and South Africa. The remarks were made during a joint statement in Brasília as part of Ramaphosa's state visit to Brazil, according to reporting by O Estado de São Paulo Paulo and Brasil 247.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on March 9 that Brazil needs to expand its defense capabilities and invest in international cooperation to avoid strategic vulnerabilities. The statement was made during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Brasília, as part of a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (Mapa) has authorized emergency measures to reduce logistical impacts on Brazilian exports of animal products amid the worsening conflict in the Middle East. The decision allows temporary flexibility in sanitary certification rules and the handling of cargo that was ready for shipment but had its international routes interrupted.

The unemployment rate in Brazil stood at 5.4% in the moving quarter ending in January 2026, maintaining the lowest level in the historical series that began in 2012. The result represents stability in relation to the previous quarter and a drop of 1.1 percentage points compared to the same period last year. The information was released on March 5 ( by the National Household Sample Survey (PNAD) Continuous Monthly, from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) registered a 2.3% increase in 2025, with total output reaching R$12.7 trillion in current values, official data released Tuesday by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) showed. GDP per capita stood at R$59,687.49, reflecting a real year-on-year gain of 1.9%.

The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a formal condemnation this Saturday (02/28), expressing "grave concern" over attacks carried out by the United States and Israel against targets in Iran. The government's position is laid out in Press Release No. 66, published this morning local time.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

A decision by the US Supreme Court to strike down much of the tariff structure imposed by the US, has significantly altered global trade dynamics and positioned Brazil as the main beneficiary among Washington's major trading partners, according to calculations by Bloomberg Economics cited by Brasil 247.

A court in São Paulo has granted a significant legal victory to Power China in Brazil, ensuring the continued participation of a consortium backed by the Chinese state-owned company in a major metro infrastructure bidding process. The decision, reported by Brasil 247, concerns the tender for Lot 1 of the Line 19-Celeste project of the São Paulo Metro, estimated at approximately 5 billion reais.

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved, by symbolic vote early Wednesday, a bill creating a Special Tax Regime for Data Center Services (Redata), sending the proposal to the Senate under a tight deadline as the provisional measure covering the subject is set to expire at midnight.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Brazil and South Korea are in a favorable moment to deepen cooperation in strategic areas and expand bilateral trade, speaking to the press on Feb 24 in Seoul. The information was published by Brasil 247, based on details released by Brazil's federal government portal, which outlined the commitments of Lula's third visit to South Korea.

Brazil's government is seeking to deepen industrial and technological cooperation with India in healthcare as part of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's official trip, with the stated goal of strengthening domestic pharmaceutical production and reducing drug prices in Brazil. The remarks were made by Health Minister Alexandre Padilha in an interview with Brasil 247 journalist Leonardo Attuch in India, according to Brasil 247.

ApexBrasil President Jorge Viana said on Saturday (Feb. 21) in Nova Déli, during the Brazil-India Business Forum, that President Lula's government is working to open a "new and historic phase" in bilateral relations, centered on two-way investment and strategic cooperation in key areas of the economy, according to Brasil 247.

Artificial intelligence is boosting productivity and public services worldwide, but it is also intensifying disputes over power, data and sovereignty, Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday in New Delhi, where he delivered a speech at the Indian government's AI Impact Summit, the first edition held in the Global South, according to Brasil 247.

Brazil is intensifying its trade and investment agenda with India as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visits New Delhi for the India-Brazil Business Forum 2026 and the inauguration of ApexBrasil's first office in the Indian capital, according to official information released by the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency.

Brazil secured its first-ever medal at a Winter Olympics on Saturday in Bormio, in the Italian Alps near the Swiss border, as alpine skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won gold in the men's giant slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games, according to a report by Lincoln Chaves of Brazil's public broadcaster EBC.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited the expanded Aché pharmaceuticals plant on Friday, February 13, 2026, in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Pernambuco, and said Brazil should advance toward sovereignty in medicine production, stating, "Brazil will become a powerhouse in the production of medicines."

Petrobras reported a sharp increase in oil and gas production and a record level of crude exports in 2025, even as international oil prices weakened. The figures were published in a company report released late on February 10, which also highlighted rising domestic fuel sales and a surge in imports of refined products during refinery maintenance stoppages.

Brazil's coffee production is expected to reach a new historical high in 2026, according to the first official forecast released by the National Supply Company (Conab). The estimate points to a harvest of 66.2 million 60-kilogram bags, an increase of 17.1 percent compared to the 2025 crop, which would mark the largest volume ever recorded in the country's official historical series.

The Chinese automaker BYD is accelerating the localization of its vehicle production in Brazil, seeking to include 50% local content in cars manufactured at its factory in Camaçari, in the state of Bahia, as part of a broader strategy to consolidate its presence and challenge established players in the Brazilian automotive market.

Chinese automaker BYD reached a significant milestone in the Brazilian automotive market by securing fifth place in the national vehicle sales ranking in January 2026. The result highlights the brand's steady expansion in the country and signals a gradual reshaping of competition among leading manufacturers in the South American country.

Brazil's Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry and Trade, Geraldo Alckmin, said on Tuesday that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's upcoming trip to Washington is expected to focus on the complete removal of remaining US tariffs on Brazilian exports. The visit is scheduled for March, according to Brasil 247.

Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira met on Jan. 23 in Shanghai with executives from SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, a leading Chinese automaker and one of the global leaders in the sector, as part of the Brazilian government's effort to attract strategic investment and deepen technological cooperation with China.

Brazil will grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens traveling to the country under specific short-term categories, the Brazilian government announced.

Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, held a meeting on Thursday in Shanghai with executives from the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) to deepen bilateral dialogue on the development of the nuclear sector and the application of advanced technologies, including small modular reactors. According to Brazil's Ministry of Mines and Energy, the talks highlight Brazil's interest in solutions that can diversify its energy matrix, strengthen energy supply security and support the transition to low-carbon sources.

Brazil's Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira met Tuesday (Jan 20) in Shanghai with executives from Envision Energy, a global leader in integrated energy transition solutions, to present Brazil as one of the world's most competitive platforms for investments in clean energy, industrial decarbonization and new low-carbon production chains.

Brazil's Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira met executives from DiDi Global, the company that controls ride-hailing platform 99 in Brazil, on Monday (Jan. 19) in Shanghai, China, to discuss investments in electric mobility and press for stronger safety measures for app users and drivers, with a special focus on women.

Petrobras said it exceeded the production targets set in its 2025-2029 business plan and posted new annual records across key indicators in 2025, driven mainly by the pre-salt fields.

Brazil's grain production reached an unprecedented level in 2025, marking the highest volume recorded since the historical series began in 1975. The result reflects strong performance across the country's main crops, driven by technological advances in agriculture and broadly favorable weather conditions throughout the year.

China's automaker GWM has signed a commitment term with Brazil's Espírito Santo state government to begin technical and institutional procedures for a potential second vehicle plant in the country, complementing its Iracemápolis (São Paulo) facility inaugurated in 2025.

Brazil's trade relationship with China reached a historic high in 2025, reinforcing the Asian country's position as Brazil's largest foreign trade partner. Total bilateral trade — combining exports and imports — climbed to $171 billion, the highest level since records began in 1997, reflecting a decade-long expansion in economic ties.

Brazilian cinema reached a historic milestone when The Secret Agent (O Agente Secreto) triumphed at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, winning Best Non-English Language Film and securing a landmark victory for its lead actor, Wagner Moura. The film's international success has positioned Brazil's recent cinematic output at the center of a broader global conversation on political memory, democracy and the role of culture in confronting authoritarian legacies.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described the approval of the Mercosur-European Union Partnership Agreement as a "historic day for multilateralism" after the deal was endorsed on Friday by a qualified majority of EU member states. According to Brasil 247, the decision brings to an end more than two decades of negotiations between the South American bloc and the European Union. The Mercosur-EU trade agreement was confirmed by most European countries on Friday. Studies cited by Reuters indicate that, in the long term, the agreement could lead to an increase of close to 2% in Brazilian agribusiness output, with gains concentrated in sectors such as livestock, poultry, pork, vegetable oils and fats.

The recent escalation in US pressure on Latin America, intensified by the seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and by statements suggesting the hemisphere belongs to Washington, does not change a fundamental reality: South America's economic integration with China has become structural. That was the assessment offered by Brazilian scholar Elias Jabbour in an interview with Brasil 247, where he argued the US lacks the material capacity to replace China as the region's central trade and investment partner.

Brazil's government has called an extraordinary meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) to discuss US attacks on Venezuelan territory and what it describes as the illegal detention of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, as tensions escalate across the region. According to TeleSUR, the meeting will gather representatives from all Latin American and Caribbean countries and aims to shape a common regional position.

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Saturday condemned a US military offensive against Venezuela, describing it as a serious violation of international law and a direct threat to global stability, while calling for a vigorous response from the United Nations.

Brazil's oil and gas sector continues to hold a central position in the country's economy and remains on an expansion path. According to a study by the Brazilian Institute of Oil, Gas and Biofuels (IBP), investments in the oil sector are expected to peak in 2026, reaching an estimated $21.3 billion. The data were reported by Brasil 247.

Brazil's labor market reached a historic milestone in the quarter ended in November 2025, with the unemployment rate dropping to 5.2%, the lowest level since the beginning of the continuous household survey series in 2012. The result reflects the expansion of employment and a broad improvement in income indicators.

Brazil's social development minister Wellington Dias said the country is on track to reach the lowest levels of extreme poverty, poverty, and inequality ever recorded, projecting 2026 as a year of major social advances tied to policy coordination across government.

Brazil's government is preparing to waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens traveling to the country for tourism or business, a move framed as reciprocal to a policy already adopted by Beijing, according to journalist Assis Moreira of Valor Econômico. China has suspended visa requirements for Brazilian nationals through the end of 2026, while Brazil currently still requires visas for Chinese visitors, with a maximum validity of 10 years.

China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and Brazil's Ambipar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to study partnership opportunities in research and development (R&D) aimed at Brazil's oil and gas sector, according to a report published by Brasil 247.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Saturday that the absence of political will in Europe is preventing the conclusion of the Mercosur-European Union agreement, a deal negotiated for 26 years. He made the remarks during the opening of the 67th Mercosur Summit of Heads of State and Associated States, held in Foz do Iguaçu, southern Brazil.

Brazil's special advisor to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for international affairs, Celso Amorim, said that peace is an indispensable condition for economic and social development, while highlighting Brazil's experience in mediating international conflicts. His remarks were made during a BRICS workshop on conflict mediation held on December 16 and 17 at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília.

Brazil's Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, said on Monday that the country is expected to reach a new record in exports in 2025, even as the global economy shows signs of slower growth. He made the remarks in Brasília during the inauguration of the new headquarters of ApexBrasil, the country's trade and investment promotion agency.

Petrobras and Shell Brasil have announced the launch of Carbon Countdown, an initiative that becomes the largest carbon stock inventory project ever carried out in Brazil. The project aims to map, in a standardized way, the amount of carbon stored above and below ground across all of the country's terrestrial biomes, creating an unprecedented scientific database to support environmental policies, climate strategies and the development of Brazil's carbon market.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva instructed ministries to prepare a resolution on energy transition within 60 days for the National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE), according to Brasil 247 and G1. The decision follows COP30 in Belém, which ended without agreement among countries on a global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.

The TikTok data center project underway in Ceará is poised to reposition Brazil in the global digital services landscape. According to a report by Folha de S.Paulo, Rodrigo Abreu - CEO of Omnia, the data center division of Pátria Investimentos and partner in the initiative - said the first unit alone is expected to generate $3 billion per year in exports.

TikTok, owned by ByteDance, announced an investment of more than R$ 200 billion to build a large-scale data center in the state of Ceará, according to information published by Bloomberg and reported by Brasil 247. This will be the company's first infrastructure project in Latin America and one of the largest private digital investments ever made in Brazil.

Petrobras President Magda Chambriard said on Tuesday (December 2) that Brazil plans to raise its oil refining capacity to 400,000 barrels per day by 2030. She made the announcement at the Abreu e Lima Refinery (Rnest) in Ipojuca, Pernambuco state, during a ceremony presenting new investment plans for the facility.

The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has reached a significant volume of credit approvals for companies affected by the trade policy adopted by the US. According to data released by BNDES and originally reported by Brasil 247, the Brazil Sovereign Plan has approved R$9.72 billion ($1.8 billion) in financing.

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in a national address on Sunday night that the country is undergoing a historic shift by confronting what he described as a deeply rooted system of tax unfairness that has fueled inequality for centuries. The statements came after he signed into law a measure that will exempt all workers earning up to R$5,000 ($943) per month from the Income Tax starting in January 2026. The information was originally reported by Brasil 247.

Petrobras unveiled a new five-year business plan on Thursday, setting strategic guidelines for 2026-2030 aimed at reinforcing production growth, exploring new frontiers and restoring mature fields along Brazil's offshore basins. The announcement was reported by Brasil 247, which detailed the financial scope and operational priorities under the leadership of Magda Chambriard.

Brazil reached in 2024 the highest levels of household income and the lowest levels of poverty and inequality ever recorded since national household surveys began in 1995, according to a new study released on Tuesday by the Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea). The findings, reported by Brasil 247, show that the country experienced a rapid and simultaneous improvement in all key social indicators.

During an official visit to Maputo, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared that the partnership between Brazil and Mozambique is entering a new strategic phase marked by the resumption of cooperation, the expansion of trade and a set of nine bilateral agreements in essential areas. The statements were made in a press statement this Monday (November 24) during the official visit to the African country, as reported by Brasil 247.

During the 6th India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Summit, held on Saturday on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Meeting, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the three countries share a unique identity as major democracies and emerging economies, positioning them to play a decisive role in global governance. The information was reported by Agência Gov.

The Brazilian government welcomed on Thursday the decision by the US to revoke the additional 40% tariff applied to a wide range of agricultural products imported from Brazil. The information was first reported by Agência Gov, which detailed the executive order issued by the White House and the reactions in Brasília.

The Brazilian unit of Renault has entered a new phase after officially changing its name to Renault Geely do Brasil, following Geely's purchase of slightly more than 26% of the French brand's operations in the country. The agreement also confirms that Chinese-branded vehicles will be produced at Renault's plant in São José dos Pinhais, in the state of Paraná.

The Brazilian state-controlled company Petrobras confirmed the presence of high-quality oil in the post-salt layer of the Campos Basin, after completing drilling at an exploratory well in the Sudoeste de Tartaruga Verde block, located 108 kilometers off the coast of Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil is preparing for one of the largest waves of digital-infrastructure investment in its recent history, with projections that spending on data centers may exceed R$ 60 billion over the next four years. The information was reported by Valor Econômico, which also notes that in more optimistic scenarios the total could reach R$ 100 billion.

Brazil and China are strengthening their strategic partnership with the creation of a new bilateral investment fund focused on sustainable development and the expansion of green energy. The initiative brings together the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) and the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) in an unprecedented financial cooperation effort.

Brazil aims to assert itself as a leading power in the global carbon credit market, according to statements by Aloizio Mercadante, president of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES). Speaking at the launch of Ecora, a new carbon certification body created jointly by BNDES, Bradesco, and the Ecogreen Fund, Mercadante said the country must "build its own metric and strategy" to gain international credibility. The event took place in Belém, Pará, on Tuesday (November 11), on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), the jornal Estado de S. Paulo reported.

The president of Brazil's National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), Aloizio Mercadante, announced that the bank is joining forces with a major national financial institution and other partners to establish a carbon credit certifier. The announcement was made in an interview with the Estado de S. Paulo newspaper (Broadcast) published on Monday (November 10).

Brazilian President Lula opened the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) on Monday in Belém, Pará, marking a historic moment for both Brazil and the world. The conference stands out as a turning point in the global climate effort, with Brazil's leadership driving a new phase of cooperation and investment in sustainable development.

Brazil's Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, announced on November 7, during the COP30, that the ordinance opening a public consultation for the country's first large-scale battery auction will be published on November 10. The information was reported by Agência iNFRA. According to Silveira, the auction is scheduled for 2026 and marks a strategic step in diversifying Brazil's energy matrix.

GWM (Great Wall Motors) used its participation in COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, to reaffirm its long-term plans in the country and showcase its sustainable mobility vision. According to Brasil 247, company executives met with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday (November 5) to discuss industrial expansion, low-emission technologies, and professional training initiatives aimed at boosting Brazil's role in regional innovation.

The 2025 Global South Media Dialogue was held on November 6, in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, gathering representatives from the China Global Television Network (CGTN), media outlets from Global South countries and international communication organizations.

The organization of the upcoming COP30 in Belém, Pará, received an important logistical boost this Wednesday (November 5) with the delivery of 100 electrified vehicles from the Chinese automaker GWM Motors. According to Brazil's Civil House, the vehicles will be used exclusively during the climate summit to transport authorities, organizers, and international delegations.

Speaking to foreign journalists in Belém, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said his government chose Belém and the Amazônia region to host COP30 because the challenges were great and the opportunity to showcase Brazil even greater. He stated: "We knew the conditions of the state, we knew the conditions of the city. And we decided to do it here because we did not want comfort. We wanted challenges. And we wanted the world to come to know the Amazônia."

The Brazilian news outlet Brasil 247 and the Chinese company Global Tone Communication Technology (GTCOM) signed on Monday afternoon (November 3) in Beijing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at cooperating in the development of artificial intelligence tools focused on translation and journalism. The agreement was signed by Leonardo Attuch, founder and CEO of Brasil 247, and Wang Danying, CEO of GTCOM.

Chinese mobility company 99, owned by tech giant Didi, has launched an internal investigation into data breach in Brazil, media reported. The company reported that strategic and confidential information may have been compromised through unauthorized access, laptop thefts, and harassment of employees by individuals posing as consultants. The case was first reported by Valor Econômico.

On November 2, the Brazilian Beef project, a partnership between the Brazilian Association of Meat Exporting Industries (ABIEC) and ApexBrasil, will hold the third edition of The Beef and Road: Bridging the Brazil-China Beef Routes in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. The initiative marks another strategic step to consolidate Brazil's presence in the world's largest beef import market.

Petrobras environmental licensing and sustainability executive manager Daniele Lomba said that the Equatorial Margin, a new exploratory frontier stretching from Rio Grande do Norte to Amapá, could become a turning point for Brazil's energy and economic development.

During a meeting with Brazilian and Malaysian business leaders on Sunday, held within the framework of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for a new international order based on cooperation and development rather than power disputes between global blocs.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attended the opening of the 47th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — marking the first time a Brazilian head of state has officially taken part in the event. The visit took place at the invitation of Malaysia, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the bloc, according to Brazil's federal government website.

Celso Amorim, Special Advisor to the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for International Affairs, said Brazil should establish a sovereign and strategic policy for the use of rare earth elements — minerals that are essential to advanced technologies such as batteries, semiconductors, and military equipment.

Chinese energy companies CNOOC and Sinopec, two of China's largest oil and gas producers, won the Ametista block in Brazil's Santos Basin on Wednesday (October 22), during the country's 3rd Production Sharing Permanent Offer Round (OPP) held by the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil's exports to China rose 15% in September 2025 compared with the same month a year earlier, according to data from the Brazil-China Business Council (CEBC). Over the same period, sales to the US dropped 20%, reflecting the impact of trade barriers imposed by the US.

The Brazilian government announced on Tuesday (October 21) the opening of new markets for national agricultural products, marking another milestone in the country's expanding trade network across Asia and Africa. According to official sources, Brazil has secured new export authorizations for Brazil nuts to Japan, processed eggs to Singapore, purified pork heparin to South Korea, duck and rabbit meat to Egypt, and bovine bone, horn and hoof derivatives for industrial use in India.

The Brazilian government, political leaders and the oil industry have celebrated the decision by the environmental regulator Ibama to grant Petrobras a license to drill an exploratory well in the Equatorial Margin, off the coast of Amapá, in the northern region of the country. The authorization, announced days before the COP30 climate summit in Belém, sparked strong reactions across political, economic and environmental sectors.

The presence of Chinese capital in Brazil is entering a new stage. After years of focusing on infrastructure, energy and more recently electric vehicle manufacturing, Chinese companies are now moving into Brazil's services sector, attracted by the country's large consumer market.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira on Thursday presided over the first meeting of Brazil's National Mining Policy Council (CNPM), a body created to set long-term guidelines for the country's mineral industry and reactivated after years of dormancy.

The Brazilian government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing on Tuesday with Chinese biopharmaceutical firm Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals and the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), aiming to expand medical research and treatment options in Brazil's public health system, known as SUS. According to the Brazilian government's news agency, the agreement focuses on therapies for cancer, obesity, diabetes and autoimmune diseases.

Brazil's 2025/26 soybean harvest is projected to reach an all-time high of 177.64 million metric tons, according to new estimates released Tuesday by the country's National Supply Company (Conab), Reuters reported. The figure represents an increase of about 6 million tons from the previous season, though it remains nearly unchanged from last month's forecast.

Henry Huiyao Wang, founder and president of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), called for six concrete measures to strengthen and modernize relations between Brazil and China during remarks at the Brazil-China Business Council (CEBC) in São Paulo on Monday, October 13.

China's ambassador to Brazil, Zhu Qingqiao, declared on Monday (Oct. 13) in São Paulo that China "stands firmly on the right side of history" and "opposes all forms of hegemonism and intimidation." The remarks came during the opening ceremony of the Annual Conference of the Brazil-China Business Council (CEBC).

Chinese automaker BYD Co. Ltd., which recently inaugurated a major electric vehicle plant in Camaçari, Bahia, is expanding its operations in Brazil with a new research and development (R&D) center in Rio de Janeiro, focused on autonomous driving and intelligent fuel technologies. The news was first reported by Brazil Stock Guide.

A delegation of senior academics from several leading universities in Macao visited the headquarters of Brasil 247 and TV 247 on Saturday (Oct. 11) to present education and exchange opportunities for Brazilian students and professionals. The visit, reported by Brasil 247, underscored growing cooperation between Chinese and Brazilian institutions in higher education and cultural exchange.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday (October 9) inaugurated a new factory of BYD Brazil in Camaçari, Bahia, marking the start of domestic production of electric and hybrid vehicles by the Chinese automaker. The project, valued at 5.5 billion reais (≈ US$1 billion), is BYD's largest industrial complex outside Asia and is expected to generate up to 20,000 direct and indirect jobs.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva embarked on a high-profile visit to the state of Bahia on Thursday, October 9, 2025, underscoring his administration's commitment to industrial revitalization and clean energy. According to the official agenda released by the Palácio do Planalto, Lula arrived in Salvador early in the morning before traveling to Camaçari, where he attended the inauguration of BYD's new automobile plant at the city's petrochemical complex.

Amid rising trade tensions and what they describe as an escalation of US unilateralism, Brazil and China are pressing for a profound reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The push was brought to the floor during Monday and Tuesday's General Council sessions, as reported by Valor Econômico journalist Assis Moreira.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described his recent phone conversation with US President Donald Trump as "extraordinarily good."

During the conference "China, Latin America and the Caribbean in the Global Reordering," organized by the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (Flacso) and held at BNDES headquarters in Rio de Janeiro on October 2-3, journalist Leonardo Attuch, editor of Brasil 247, emphasized the centrality of the Global South in shaping a new international order rooted in peace and cooperation among nations.

The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) and the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) are joining forces to create an investment fund with a target value of up to $1 billion. The initiative, announced Thursday by Nelson Barbosa, BNDES's director of Planning and Institutional Relations, is part of a growing effort to deepen financial ties between Brazil and China. The news was first released by BNDES during the opening of the second International Seminar on Contemporary China Studies, held in partnership with the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (Flacso).

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies voted unanimously on Wednesday (October 1) to approve President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's proposal to exempt more than 10 million workers earning up to 5,000 reais per month (about $1,000) from paying income tax. The measure, reported by Agência Gov, passed with 493 votes in favor and none against. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

After notching eight nominal records in September, Brazil's benchmark stock index, the Ibovespa, closed the first nine months of 2025 up 21.58% in local currency, despite the country's benchmark Selic rate holding at 15% — its highest level since 2006. The figures were reported by O Globo. It marked the strongest January-to-September performance since 2017, when the index gained 22.3%.

Brazil's Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC), Geraldo Alckmin, said on Tuesday (Sept. 30) that the country is already seeing concrete results from negotiations over the tariff hike imposed by the US on Brazilian products. The remarks were made during a meeting of the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) board in Brasília, according to Agência Gov, citing MDIC data.

Brazil created 1,501,930 formal jobs between January and August 2025, according to data released Monday (September 29) by the Labor Ministry's New Caged system. The positive balance was seen across all major sectors of the economy, lifting the total number of formal employment ties to 48.69 million — the highest on record.

In an interview with journalist Leonardo Attuch, editor of TV 247, Brazilian lawyer Walfrido Warde, president of the Institute for Reform of State-Business Relations (IREE) and a member of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Economic and Social Development Council, offered an analysis of Brazil's role in the global power struggle between Washington and Beijing, following this year's United Nations General Assembly in New York.

A small aircraft crashed Tuesday night (Sept. 23) in the rural area of Aquidauana, in the Pantanal wetlands of Brazil's Mato Grosso do Sul state, killing four people. The incident was confirmed by local police and the news outlet g1. The crash occurred near Fazenda Barra Mansa, a tourist ranch popular with visitors from Brazil and abroad.

Chinese automakers have cemented a strong presence in Brazil's automotive market. According to a report published by Estado de S. Paulo, in less than four years since BYD and GWM entered the country, Chinese brands now account for more than 10 percent of passenger car sales.

In an exclusive interview with Brasil 247, José Luís Fiori, professor emeritus at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), offers an analysis of the 24th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit and the recent military parade in Beijing. Fiori argues that today's disorder originates primarily in the West, and a bloc of countries is positioning itself as a stabilizing anchor for the international system, including China.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is to meet Monday, September 22, 2025, in New York with Shou Zi Chew, the chief executive officer of TikTok. The meeting, announced on the official presidential schedule, highlights the government's push to attract large-scale foreign investment into Brazil's technology infrastructure.

The Orquestra Criança Cidadã (OCC), a social initiative founded in Recife is leading an international tour to promote citizenship through music. The Brazilian group is performing alongside musicians from Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Palestine, Israel, South Korea, and North Korea in peace concerts across Asia and at the Vatican.

According to a report in O Estado de S. Paulo, China increased its purchases of Brazilian soybeans by 31 percent in August compared with the same month last year.

Brazil has reached a historic milestone in agricultural output, producing 350.2 million tons of grains in the 2024-25 harvest, according to data released Thursday (Sept. 11) by the National Supply Company (Conab). The figure represents a 16.3 percent increase compared with the previous harvest of 324.36 million tons and underscores the country's expanding role as a global agricultural powerhouse. The findings were first reported by Conab.

The Brazilian government inaugurated on Tuesday (Sept. 9) the International Police Cooperation Center (CCPI) of the Federal Police (PF) in Manaus, Amazonas. The facility was financed with 36.7 million reais (around US$ 6.6 million) from the Amazon Fund, a financing mechanism managed by Brazil's national development bank (BNDES) to support projects for forest preservation and sustainable development.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Monday (September 8) that the BRICS has become "the new name for defending multilateralism." He made the remarks during a virtual leaders' meeting of the group, which brought together representatives from China, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, and South Africa, as well as the crown prince of the United Arab Emirates, India's foreign minister, and Ethiopia's deputy foreign minister.

From September 5 to 9, 2025, nearly 500 representatives from 260 media outlets, think tanks, governments, and international organizations across 110 countries convened in Kunming, in China's Yunnan province, for the 2025 Global South Media and Think Tanks Forum.

Economist Jeffrey Sachs, one of the world's most prominent public intellectuals, said in an interview with TV 247 that China's recently announced Global Governance Initiative marks an unprecedented step toward building an alternative, multipolar, and more equitable world order.

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex Brasil) will open an office in India in January 2026, its president Jorge Viana announced on Thursday (September 4). The expansion is part of the Lula administration's internationalization strategy, aimed at strengthening Brazil's footprint in key global markets.

Brazil emerged as the leading recipient of Chinese investment among emerging economies in 2024 and ranked third worldwide in absorbing productive capital from China. According to the report "Chinese Investments in Brazil - 2024: Reindustrialization and Energy Transition", released Thursday (September 4) by the Brazil-China Business Council (CEBC) with support from Bradesco Corporate, Chinese companies invested in 39 projects across the country - a historic record - totaling US$4.18 billion, nearly double the 2023 figure.

Brazil's federal government plans to invest $4.2 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) projects over the coming years, according to Esther Dweck, Minister of Management and Innovation in Public Services. The announcement was made during the Painel Telebrasil conference in Brasília, which brings together government and private sector leaders to discuss technology and innovation.

China is viewed more positively than the US by Brazilians when it comes to the production of mobile phones, computers and automobiles, as well as in the fields of artificial intelligence, innovation and technology, according to a survey released on Monday by Nexus - Pesquisa e Inteligência de Dados.

Martin Jacques, professor and author of When China Rules the World, offered a sweeping analysis of China's rise on the international stage.

Brazil formally joined a new international maritime trade route on Saturday (Aug 30) with the inauguration of a direct link between the Port of Santana, in the northern state of Amapá, and the Port of Gaolan in Zhuhai, China, Agência Gov reported.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's government has decided to move forward with a long-delayed provisional measure granting multi-billion reais in tax incentives to technology multinationals that set up data infrastructure in the country, two members of the economic team told Reuters, with the plan set for launch in early September.

CPFL Energia, controlled by China's State Grid, announced that its power generation portfolio is now 100% renewable, marking a milestone in the Brazilian energy sector and underscoring the company's leadership in the clean energy transition. The announcement was made in an official company statement.

Brazil's labor market continued to show strength in July 2025. Data from the General Register of Employed and Unemployed (CAGED), released by Labor Minister Luiz Marinho on Wednesday (Aug. 27), indicate that all five major economic sectors posted job gains last month.

Brazilian Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, departed for Mexico City on Tuesday (Aug 26) to begin an official mission aimed at strengthening political relations and expanding trade between Brazil and Mexico, the region's two largest economies.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva welcomed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Brasília on Monday, announcing a series of new agreements in strategic areas, including trade, aviation, technology and cultural exchange.

Brazil's federal government has issued an interministerial decree authorizing public agencies to purchase food products from domestic companies and producers affected by new US tariffs without going through the usual bidding process. The measure was published in the government's official gazette on Friday.

On August 22, 2025, data released by the China Global Investment Tracker, a platform maintained by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), confirmed that Brazil has consolidated its position as the second-largest destination for direct investment from China in the first half of 2025, behind only Indonesia.

By Brasil 247 - Brazil has strengthened its position as the world's leading soybean exporter, while trade frictions between Washington and Beijing have left US farmers increasingly alarmed.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took to social media on Wednesday (August 20) to highlight recent trade agreements with countries around the world, pledging to strengthen partnerships and secure new markets for Brazilian products.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will travel to Bogotá on Thursday (August 21) to take part in the Fifth Summit of Heads of State of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO). The meeting, hosted by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, will be held Friday (August 22) at the Casa de Nariño, Colombia's presidential palace.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hosted Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa Azin at the Palácio do Planalto on Monday, in a visit that marked the first by an Ecuadorian head of state to Brazil in nearly 18 years. The meeting symbolized a renewal of ties between the two countries and produced a series of agreements across strategic sectors.

The Brazilian government and private sector are organizing an official trade mission to Mexico next week aimed at expanding markets and strengthening bilateral economic ties. Scheduled for August 26-28, the mission will be the first concrete initiative with Mexico following US' newly imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods, columnist Jamil Chade reported for UOL on Sunday.

China's private automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) inaugurated its first factory in Brazil on Friday in Iracemápolis, São Paulo state. The ceremony was attended by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services Geraldo Alckmin, according to Agência Gov.

Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) will open its factory in Iracemápolis, São Paulo state, on Friday.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Wednesday announced the Brazil Sovereign Plan, a sweeping set of measures aimed at protecting the Brazilian economy from the impact of steep tariffs imposed by the US administration. The new import duties, which could reach 50 percent on certain Brazilian products, threaten key industries and tens of thousands of jobs.

99Food officially launched operations in São Paulo and its metropolitan region on Tuesday, bringing with it a competitive plan to capture customers and restaurants. The news highlights the company's expansion strategy under Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi. The approach — heavy subsidies and sharply reduced fees — has been hailed by the company as more competitive.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said his administration will deliver a long-anticipated bill to Congress on Wednesday aimed at reining in big tech companies. The proposal, which Lula says will be finalized within hours, seeks to regulate major digital platforms, boost transparency, and hold tech giants accountable for illegal content.

Brazil's Planning Minister Simone Tebet said Tuesday the country could offer the US access to its reserves of critical minerals in exchange for easing steep new trade tariffs, while stressing any deal must respect Brazil's sovereignty and democracy.

Brasil 247, one of Brazil's most influential news outlets, and the Global Times announced on Tuesday (August 12) a strategic content-sharing partnership. Brazil 247 will feature a dedicated Global Times section with articles directly from the Chinese publication, while the Global Times will launch a Brazil 247 section featuring original reporting from the Brazilian outlet.

The Chinese government assessed that the country's economy maintained resilience and stability in the first half of 2025, despite challenges faced both at home and internationally. The assessment was released on July 30 after a Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau meeting.

Chinese investors' interest in Brazil is expanding and gaining new outlines. The Asian country has been expanding its presence in both major infrastructure projects and domestic market-oriented sectors such as consumer and services, while facing tensions with the US.

As China's 14th Five-Year Plan draws to a close, the world is witnessing the unfolding of a development strategy that combines state planning, technological innovation and reducing regional inequality. In contrast to the political improvisation and recurring cycles of crisis in the West, China gives clear signs that stability and predictability are, indeed, competitive advantages in the 21st century.

UnionPay, a Chinese company with billions of cards issued globally, is scheduled to debut in Brazil in 2025.

In China's burgeoning digital market, a business war worries companies. According to The Economist, it all started in February, when JD.com announced its entry into the food delivery market.

During an interview with the program Good Night 247, Professor Evandro Carvalho, an expert in international law and scholar of China, defended that Brazil needs to resume the debate on socialism in the face of the transformations in the world order led by the rise of China. "It's time to talk about socialism," he said, discussing the implications of the emergence of a new global governance model.

The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has approved funding of R$ 30.8 million to ONN Multimédia Ltda, of the Ired Group, through the BNDES Fust Program, which supports the expansion and improvement of telecommunications networks in Brazil. The resources will allow the construction of about 500 km of high-speed fiber optic transport network in northern Paraná.

Port traffic in the Northeast maintained the growth rate in 2025. From January to May, the ports in the region moved more than 33.5 million tons, according to data from the National Aquarium Transport Agency (Antaq). The performance reflects the strength of the northeastern logistics infrastructure and was driven especially by the ports of Itaqui (MA), Salvador (BA) and Natal (RN), which presented significant advances on different fronts.