According to Hong Kong's English-language media "South China Morning Post", Brazil President Lula revealed at an event on July 19 local time that the Brazil government is developing a proposal to join China's "Belt and Road" initiative. This marks the first time that the Brazil government has publicly discussed the possibility of joining the initiative.
Funnily enough, it was at this time that Italy President Sergio Mattarella visited Brazil and met with Brazil President Lula.
Italy did not join our China's Belt and Road Initiative, but it withdrew again, and I did not expect to visit South America this time and hear about this project again.
However, seeing this news, there were two shocks, the first was that I did not expect that Brazil did not join. But it's not surprising to contact their former president.
Second, he considered what joining the Belt and Road Initiative could bring to Brazil, and whether we should also consider what it would bring to China.
Suddenly, I understand why Laura J. Richardson, commander of United States Southern Command, expressed concern about this matter at · Aspen Security Forum!
People say that if the United States wants to curb China's influence in the region, it should implement the "Marshall Plan" for countries in the Western Hemisphere that are still struggling to recover from the pandemic.
I am very worried that the United States will want to spoil China's investment projects in South America, and there are United States voices in Argentina and Peru. Brazil has certainly come forward for China, and at least someone has come forward to speak for us.
And considering Brazil's influence in South America and Lula's prestige in South America, it is not so easy for the United States to do things!!
The United States has been eyeing China's layout in South America and wants to destroy some Angmu
There are currently three other countries in South America that have not joined, Brazil is one, Colombia and Paraguay. Paraguay is still diplomatic with TW and has no diplomatic relations.
Colombia right-wing political force is stronger, and the key is that compared with other United States of Latin Americans, Colombia is considered to be a hardcore ally of the United States, and has also been given the honor of "non-NATO major ally" by United States.
Right-wing governments are more likely to tend to the United States and attach themselves to the United States, and they are cautious in handling relations with China. When the left came to power, it was more strategically autonomous, but not so easy.
As for Brazil, even if it wants to join, it will face many challenges! At least the big hole on the side of United States.
For example, the commander of the southern part of the United States is constantly making small moves to sabotage Chinese investment here.
United States some politicians have relied on inciting the "China threat" to seek political benefits for themselves, and in addition to parliamentarians, there are also space agency troops.
United States Southern Command's area of responsibility is the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is also responsible for the defense of the Panama Canal.
For her, she will definitely take the opportunity to make trouble and brush up her sense of existence.
In 2024, there are already too many empty words released by this one!!
Laura ·Richardson, commander of the United States Southern Command, recently claimed that China's construction of ports in Latin America poses a "significant risk" to United States's interests, United States uneasy about China's deepening ties with Latin American United States, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post reported on May 15. She also called on United States countries to adopt "safer commercial alternatives."
It is talking about the port of Chancay in Peru, which is related to the future of South America, and if it is operated smoothly, South America will really benefit immensely. In the future, the goods will be shipped directly from here, and you don't have to get United States those ports.
Originally, it was a profitable business for others, but I don't know how it became unsafe here. This is in South America, not in China, who is more unsafe, isn't China afraid?
Don't underestimate United States politicians, they have no other skills, and they are a big push for rumors.
During her visit to Peru last September, she spent a great deal of time telling the Peru government about "the risks of Chinese state-owned enterprises becoming a key structural pillar of its country."
Richardson claimed that Chinese-run ports would make it "easy for China to exploit local resources," asking United States not to exploit them.
"China is exercising our playbook to exist economically and equip United States' hemispheric neighbors militarily."
The targets are not only China, but also Russia, which she earlier asked the House of Representatives for additional funding to crack down on Russia media after pointing out the success of the Russia satellite news agency and RT TV in Latin America, which "undermined trust in United States."
Falsely claiming that the infrastructure built by Chinese companies in South America "could be used for military purposes". I just don't understand what United States has done in South America over the years, sanctioning Cuba, Venezuela and other countries, constantly harvesting the resources of South American countries, and making military threats at every turn.
Do you want to look in the mirror and then judge whether you have the qualifications to blame others? If you do this, you will only make yourself a joke in the mouths of others. 、
Brazil is interested in the potential of the Belt and Road Initiative and wants to get a piece of the pie
For Lula, he belongs to the left and was not pro-American in the past! This person dares to think and do, and belongs to the doer.
People say that as long as it can bring tangible results to Brazil, he is open to joining the "Belt and Road". "China wants to discuss this 'Silk Road Economic Belt' (the predecessor of the Belt and Road' and we will prepare a proposal to assess what we can get out of it," he said. What can Brazil do if it joins it. ”
Brazil diplomats told the South China Morning Post last year that diplomatic and economic ties between China and Brazil are already strong compared to those of other partners involved in the Belt and Road, so it is unclear what Brazil will benefit from.
The Belt and Road Initiative has brought changes to South America, which is obvious to all, and some infrastructure projects are in full swing! The common people have become extraordinarily wealthy, and these are all joyful changes.
For Lula, the time period for him to make up his mind to join the Belt and Road may be after his visit to Peru in November! He will be a guest of honour at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru in November and may also visit the inauguration of the Chancay Deep Sea Terminal project in Peru.
A port can change the country and, to put it mildly, South America. We don't have to ask United States to live like we did in the past, we can do it ourselves.
South America must huddle together to fight against United States, and only in this way can it survive
Some United States politicians say China's ability to shift its ability from civilian to military use by investing large sums of money in ports, 5G telecommunications networks, space infrastructure and clean energy in the Caribbean and South America is a growing security concern.
But the two sides have cooperated for so many years, and there is nothing to do with each other. China has signed memorandums of understanding with 22 Latin American and Caribbean countries, with an annual trade volume of nearly US$500 billion, and China is firmly the second largest trading partner in Latin America and the largest trading partner of Brazil, Chile, Peru and other countries. It can be seen that the cooperation between the two sides is a win-win situation.
As for what changes will be brought about by Brazil's accession, you can refer to Brazil's "advantages", which also have reference significance for other countries!
The world's largest iron ore company is Vale de Brazil, and 29 kinds of minerals such as aluminum, tin, iron, and uranium rank among the top in the world, and our resources are promising
Brazil is the second largest exporter of grain in the world, 51% of the world's soybean exports, and there are also many wheat and corn. United States has not done much on the Chinese dinner table in recent years, and the soybean market has been monopolized by them and has not yet been grabbed.
Another point is that Brazil has a population of more than 200 million, and the market is quite large.
There are two large countries in South America, namely Argentina and Brazil, and Argentina has a new president, Milley, who is properly pro-American. It is very clear that there will be no positive changes in China-Arab relations.
At this time, Brazil joined, for China, it can be regarded as "another kind of compensation"!
brief summary
The United States always looks at other countries' investments as villains, but forgets to reflect on what it has done over the years. If you do this all the time, it will only make your home farther and farther away from you.
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