As the G20 Summit approaches, the leader of Brazil's Landless Workers Movement (MST) calls for deeper Brazil-China collaboration to address critical challenges like food security, education, and renewable energy.
Amid a global decline in American imperialism, Joao Pedro Stedile, leader of the Brazil's Landless Workers Movement, a social movement aimed at land reform, has advocated for a stronger partnership between Brazil and China, aiming at tackling Latin America's persistent social and economic issues.
Stedile criticized the U.S.'s increasing militarism and its pursuit of profit through armed conflict. Instead, he called for a shift toward technology-driven solutions to pressing issues like food and education.
"What we need is to join forces and develop new technologies to solve the population's fundamental problems – which are food and education. We need Chinese technology to increase education programs in Brazil," he said.
Given Brazil's vast geographical size, Stedile emphasized the importance of investing in high-speed electric trains to improve mobility across the country.
"As Brazil is a continental country, we need high-speed electric trains to transport people and goods. But we don't know how to do it and we don't have the capital. China can do this for us, and then set up Chinese-Brazilian factories," Stedile said.
Looking ahead, the leader expressed optimism about the future of Brazil-China economic integration. He noted that both governments are committed to fostering a mutually beneficial partnership.
The 19th summit of G20 is scheduled from Nov. 18 to 19 in Rio de Janeiro of Brazil.
Brazil's Landless Workers Movement leader advocates for stronger China-Brazil cooperation
