Chinese Media: Trade and Confidence approach Brazil and China

Chinese article Xinhua shows that exchanges between Brazil and China go beyond products, involving culture, knowledge and human relations that strengthen bilateral cooperation

Among corridors full of colorful products and constant movement of buyers, the city of Yiwu, east of China, became for Claus Malamud, a Brazilian merchant, much more than a business point: it became a second home. “I’ve been to China for over 20 years,” said Claus, who lost her parents and found in her professional life a way to rebuild her way. “And three years ago, I chose to establish myself here.” Over the course of two decades, he has made more than 40 trips to China, learning to navigate the commodity market complex and improving product import logistics for various continents.

Today, Claus manages an intense flow of exports, sending 20 to 30 containers per month to customers in Brazil, Africa and Australia. His work covers from product customization to strict quality inspections, consolidating his reputation for reliability and efficiency.

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“People ask why I’m in Yiwu. The answer is simple. China works,” said Claus. “It’s fast, efficient and never stop adapting. I have never been displaced here. In many ways, it’s my home.” His words reflect not only personal experience, but also what many foreigners find by engaging with the country: an environment of opportunities, organization, and economic dynamism that drives international trade.

This mutual trust also manifests itself at the institutional level, as observed Henrique da Nóbrega, president of the Brazil-China Friendship Association. Although his first visit to China was about a decade ago, he still keeps in memory the impression left by the country.

“I was impressed by the country’s level of development, its sense of order and, above all, the hospitality I received,” said Nobrega. Since then, he has returned to China four times, following not only the country’s economic growth, but also the strengthening of interpersonal ties between Brazilians and Chinese.

According to him, cultural and commercial exchange has been a central point in this relationship. “Many Chinese visitors show great interest in fruits, medicinal herbs and biodiversity of Brazil. And in Brazil, more people are embracing the Chinese culture,” he said. This growing interest is not limited to trade: it reflects a gradual approach between societies, with exchanges that go beyond products, involving knowledge, traditions and life experiences.

Yiwu, with his globally recognized commodity market, has become a symbol of this partnership. For entrepreneurs like Claus, it is the place where efficiency and adaptability come together, creating conditions for business to flourish consistently. For authorities and friendship associations, it is the concrete proof that international trade can be an instrument of cultural approximation and strengthening bilateral ties.

Claus’s example and Nobrega’s vision illustrate how the relationship between Brazil and China is not limited to economic statistics. It is also a story of people, confidence and mutual learning, where each container sent represents not only goods, but the construction of bridges between two countries that share interests, curiosity and respect for the other’s work.

In an increasingly globalized world, the exchange between Brazilians and Chinese in Yiwu shows that trade, coupled with cultural trust and understanding, can turn business into lasting and mutually enriching relationships.

Nobrega believes China’s progress in reducing poverty, infrastructure development and food security offers valuable lessons for Brazil and other developing nations. “This is a long -term country, planning and delivering,” he said, highlighting the consistency of Chinese policies and the positive impact this has on economic and social stability.

For Brazilian traders on Chinese soil, this confidence translates into concrete decisions of investment and expansion. One of them, known by the Chinese name Li Ke, has been operating in the Yiwu market for almost 20 years. Its product line has evolved from basic items to more specialized goods, such as pet supplies, and today it makes monthly shipments that exceed 10 containers.

“It was in April 2023 that we noticed a turnaround point, when China and Brazil completed their first transfronist agreement in RMB,” said Li Ke. “Now, with RMB settlement, I think it’s more stable. It’s good news for exporters. I talked to other people in the same branch and we all think it will increase our export volume.”

For companies such as Li Ke, RMB settlement represents more than a monetary change: it means safer transactions, reducing exchange rates and greater confidence in long -term cooperation between the two countries.

Wu Dawei, executive president of the Wenzhou Association in Brazil and resident in the country since 2001, reinforces that institutional factors also make a difference. “Fiscal policies are transparent, management is simplified and China’s efficiency culture translates into tangible results in international trade,” he explained. “Political confidence is solid and our economies are complementary. There is room for growth in both traditional and emerging sectors.”

The impact of this partnership extends beyond trade. From Yiwu to Brasilia, passing through ports, logistics centers and political meetings, the message is clear: cooperation between China and Brazil offers shared opportunities and potential for sustainable growth.

For Claus Malamud, who found in Yiwu not just a business base, but a home, the experience goes beyond numbers. “I lost my family when I was young. Now I have friends in Brazil and China. This place is more than a business base. That’s where I feel firm,” he said. “And in today’s world, it matters.”

The trajectory of Brazilians such as Claus and Li Ke shows that when combined with stable policies and long -term vision, trade, confidence and cultural relations can become a history of international success – a living bridge between two geographically distant countries, but increasingly close economically and culturally.

With information from the Xinhua news agency*