China deepens economic ties with Brazil and Indonesia through trade and industrial cooperation

China and BRICS partners are advancing sustainable development and economic integration across the Global South through expanding industrial cooperation and trade, as highlighted by recent high-level initiatives between China, Brazil, and Indonesia. This is reported by the Global Times, a partner of TV BRICS.

At a coffee grower support centre in Brazil, Chinese technical expertise is being applied to improve quality control along the entire agricultural supply chain, from cultivation to final product. This collaborative initiative was launched during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Bilateral trade between China and Brazil continues to grow, particularly in the agricultural sector. According to the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council, Brazil’s coffee exports to China surged by 186.1 per cent year-on-year in the 2023–2024 period, marking the highest growth rate among all importing countries. Total Brazilian coffee exports reached a record high, increasing by 32.7 per cent over the previous year.

Earlier, in May 2025, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited China with a senior delegation, resulting in the signing of 20 cooperation documents across key sectors, including digital economy, finance, agriculture, scientific research, and media. These efforts align with China’s Belt and Road Initiative and its goal of enhancing resilient, inclusive, and sustainable partnerships with fellow BRICS nations.

Indonesia, a key China's partner in the Belt and Road Initiative, collaborates with China in regional connectivity and clean energy. These initiatives include support for hydropower, clean mobility, and industrial decarbonisation.

In March 2025, new cooperation between China and Indonesia was announced in the agricultural sector, aimed at supporting sustainable food systems and expanding regional value chains.

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reported that in the first three quarters of 2024, China’s trade with other BRICS members totalled US$646.8 billion, representing a 5.1 percent year-on-year increase.

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