On October 14, the International Seminar on “Global Governance and China-Brazil Cooperation” was held in Rio de Janeiro as part of the G20 Think Tank Forum. Over a hundred experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs from China and Brazil gathered to discuss topics including “Multilateralism and Global Governance,” “Sustainable Development and Innovation,” and “Future Cooperation between China and Brazil.”
In his opening remarks, Gao Xiang, President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, highlighted that this year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil. He noted that the partnership has set a new precedent for strategic mutual trust among developing major countries. The collaboration has opened new avenues for the joint development of emerging economies and provided fresh momentum for enhancing global governance. With the G20 Leaders’ Summit scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro in November, Gao emphasized that think tanks from both countries will leverage their research strengths to offer valuable insights and promote a focus on developmental cooperation within the G20, contributing to global economic recovery and sustainable development.
Aloizio Mercadante, President of Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development, pointed out the complexities and changes in the current geopolitical landscape, stressing that unilateralism and protectionism pose significant threats to global trade. He asserted that strengthening cooperation among countries in the Global South is more crucial than ever, noting that China’s open and win-win policies contribute positively to global peace and development.
Esther Dweck, Brazil’s Minister of Public Services Management and Innovation, underscored the need for enhanced dialogue between the two nations. She called for collaborative efforts in areas such as new energy development, digital empowerment, and ecological protection to create new spaces for joint development. Dweck expressed Brazil’s willingness to learn from China’s experience in poverty alleviation to better achieve inclusive development.
In conjunction with the seminar, a book exhibition focusing on “Global Governance and China-Brazil Academic Exchanges” was held. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences also donated a collection of books on Chinese philosophy and social sciences to Brazil’s Center for International Relations Studies and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
The event was co-organized by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Brazil’s Center for International Relations Studies, the G20 Think Tank in Brazil, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.
