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2.7 million Japanese "invaded" Brazil? The truth is much more than the land!
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Brazil, the passionate and mysterious South American continent, has been shrouded in a faint layer of unease in recent years, and in this vast land, a force from the East is quietly rising, causing concern and vigilance among local residents, who are they? Why are they here? The answer may be more complicated than you think......
Everything has to start with the number of 2.7 million, 2.7 million, which is the number of Japanese immigrants currently living in Brazil, and it is also the lingering historical mark of this land, they are industrious, forbearing, and have carved out their own world in a foreign land, but also brought huge investment and amazing economic influence by Japan companies, when "investment" gradually evolved into a "desire" for land, when "influence" began to penetrate into all aspects of political and social life, Brazil society began to feel unprecedented pressure
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Brazil Land: the temptation of paradise, or Pandora's box?
Brazil, with 12% of the world's freshwater resources and enviable vast land, has great potential for agricultural development, and its loose land policy and low prices have invisibly buried hidden dangers for this "land of hope".
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"Here, buying land is as easy as buying vegetables," said a Chinese who has lived in Brazil for many years, and the Brazil government has formulated a series of preferential policies to attract foreign investment, so that foreign companies and individuals can easily buy Brazil land
Japan Since the 80s of the last century, Japan companies have begun to enter the Brazil in a big way, spending huge sums of money to buy land for agricultural planting, mineral development and other projects, data show that only the Japan of Mitsui & Co. has more than 2,000 square kilometers of Brazil land, equivalent to the area of two Hong Kong
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This is just the tip of the iceberg, according to data released by the National Institute of Geospatial Research of Brazil, the land area directly owned by foreign companies in Brazil has reached 7,400 square kilometers, the size of the size of Shanghai, of which Japanese companies account for a significant proportion
In the face of such a "menacing" investment, the Brazilian people began to feel uneasy, and they feared that the land on which they depended for their survival would be encroached upon by foreigners and eventually become an "economic colony", "Will our land become the backyard of the Japanese?" The concern of a Brazil farmer speaks to the hearts of countless Brazilians
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Investment in Japan: Economic Expansion, or Something Else?
Is it true that Japan companies are investing in Brazil land for economic gain? The answer may not be so simple
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It is undeniable that Brazil's abundant natural resources and huge market potential have a strong attraction for Japan companies, and in addition to economic interests, the Japanese government and companies have deeper strategic considerations
Land security is a top priority for the Japan government, and as an island nation, Japan has a small land area, scarce resources, and frequent natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, so it has become one of the strategic goals of the Japan government to find "living space" overseas and ensure the future security of the country
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Food security is also the focus of the Japan government, Japan is a major grain importer, highly dependent on the international market, and Brazil, as the world's granary, has rich agricultural resources, naturally becoming an ideal choice for Japan to ensure food security
Japan companies investing in Brazil also have the strategic intention of enhancing their international influence and building overseas bases, and by establishing a production base in Brazil, Japan companies can more easily explore the South American market and enhance their position in the global industrial chain
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The investment behavior of Japanese companies in Brazil has also aroused the vigilance of the local government and people, who fear that Japanese companies will use their economic power to exert excessive influence on Brazil's politics and economy, and even threaten Brazil's national security
Culture Clashes: Convergence or Drift Away?
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The 2.7 million Japanese immigrants are the bridge between Japan and Brazil, and the meeting point where the two cultures collide, bringing advanced technology and management experience to Brazil, as well as a unique culture and lifestyle
In Brazil, there are many Japanese restaurants, supermarkets, and even hospitals and schools dedicated to Japan immigrants, and Japan culture has become deeply integrated into all aspects of Brazil society and has become an important part of Brazil multiculturalism
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Cultural differences and historical shadows remain a chasm between the two peoples, and the Japanese invasion of Asian countries during World War II left a deep historical wound on many Brazil, and the closed community culture of Japanese immigrants also made it difficult for them to integrate into mainstream Brazil society, exacerbating the estrangement between them
In recent years, as Japanese companies have increased their investment in Brazil, Japanese immigrants have become increasingly influential in Brazil society, actively participating in local political elections, fighting for their rights, and influencing Brazil's policymaking
This change has raised concerns among some Brazilians, who fear that Japanese immigrants will use their political influence to seek more benefits for Japanese companies, and even harm Brazil's national interests
The way forward: win-win cooperation or competitive game?
The relationship between Japan and Brazil, one East, one West, one with scarce resources, and the other with vast resources, is full of contradictions and complexities
Facing the future, Japan and Brazil need to find a path of win-win cooperation, Brazil can use Japan's capital and technology to develop its own economy and improve people's living standards, and Japan can also ensure its own resources and food security and enhance its international influence through cooperation with Brazil
The premise of win-win cooperation is mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, the Brazil government needs to formulate a more reasonable land policy to prevent excessive control of foreign capital over its land resources, and Japan companies should also pay more attention to social responsibility, actively integrate into the local society, and live in harmony with the Brazil people
For the 2.7 million Japanese immigrants, they are not only a bridge between Japan and Brazil, but also ambassadors for cultural exchanges between the two countries, and they need to respect Brazil's culture and traditions while safeguarding their rights and interests, and contribute to the construction of a harmonious and diverse society
Japan's "land game" in Brazil is far more than just economic interests, and multiple factors such as history, culture, and politics are intertwined, making this "game" full of variables and challenges, and how Japan and Brazil will get along in the future, and how the 2.7 million Japanese immigrants will deal with themselves, will be topics worthy of our continued attention
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