The successful integration of hydro turbines manufactured by China's Sichuan Province along the Madeira River in Brazil has exemplifies the partnership between the two countries.
Brazil heavily relies on hydropower, which accounts for over 70 percent of its electricity production. Chinese companies, recognizing the potential for economic growth and collaboration, have seized opportunities within this sector.
Yan Zhiyong, President of Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., a subsidiary of Dongfang Electric Corporation, was happy with the performance of the 22 turbine units manufactured by their company at the Jirau Hydropower Project in Brazil.
"just led a team to the Jirau Hydropower Project in Brazil. We found that the 22 turbine units manufactured by our Dongfang Electric are performing well," Yan.
Since its inception, the plant has generated a substantial 86 billion kwh of electricity, benefiting millions of Brazilian households and significantly reducing carbon emissions by 60 million tons annually.
As Brazil advances its renewable energy initiatives, the teamwork between China and Brazil is key to meeting the country's green ambitions.
"We noticed that new energy in Brazil is flourishing and growing. We hope to seize such opportunities to provide them with the best technologies for the development of Brazil's new energy sector," said Yan.
While the Jirau hydropower project remains a significant milestone in terms of installed capacity and contract size, both regions are poised for further collaboration across various sectors. In April, Sichuan Province led a delegation of representatives from several enterprises on a visit to Brazil.
This was followed in June by Brazil's inauguration of a new general consulate in Chengdu, which facilitates visa processing for southwest China.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic relations. The two countries are expected to extend cooperation across tourism, agriculture, cultural exchanges, and educational initiatives.
China’s Sichuan boosts economic, trade synergies with Brazil
A major conference on grain and agricultural cooperation opened Thursday in Zhengzhou City of central China's Henan Province, aiming to enhance strategic partnership and deepen agricultural cooperation between Henan and ASEAN countries.
Government officials, ambassadors to China, business association representatives and entrepreneurs from ASEAN countries have gathered to participate in this two-day event, with the goal of enhancing agricultural investment, strengthening regional connectivity and promoting bilateral trade.
"This conference gathers the Asian member states together with China. We build our agriculture sector to get it stronger, to become a driving force for this food security, for the stability, the social stability and also sustainability," said Hong Narit, director of Planning and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Cambodia.
Henan is one of China's major grain-producing regions, accounting for a quarter of the country's wheat output. During the conference, participating companies from ASEAN countries engaged in targeted discussions with Henan's leading enterprises through "one-on-one" business matchmaking meetings to explore potential cooperation projects.
"My country is tropical season, so it's different fruits we need. So we can make some exchanges better about our products. We can come enter to China, and then from China to Indonesia," said Hotman Fajar Simanjuntak, director general of Horticulture branch under the Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia. Representatives from Henan and ASEAN countries also pledged to strengthen their commitment to international cooperation aimed at eradicating hunger and reducing poverty.
"China program on poverty eradication has been very impressive. It should be a model that should be followed by everyone around," said Pehin Dato Haji Abdu'r Rahmani bin Dato Haji Basir, Bruneian Ambassador to China.
The conference will include a series of high-profile events, such as grain and agricultural product exhibitions and industry cooperation promotions.
Grain, Agricultural Cooperation Conference kicks off in Henan
