Brazil and China are signing a series of memorandums aiming at a “new industrialization” in Brazil, which has “sustainable bases, with technological innovation and investments in strategic sectors”. The Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services (MDIC) will be responsible for three of them, focused on industrial investments, digital economy and trade facilitation.
“The conversations around each area will also be guided by environmental issues, given the importance of the topic for the Chinese and for the Brazilian government. Among the subjects of environmental interest is the attraction of investments in renewable energy, green infrastructure, sustainable management of forests, technology and innovation”, informed the MDIC.
In a note, the acting president, Geraldo Alckmin, said that, in addition to being an important trade partner, China can help Brazil occupy a prominent place in industry 4.0 – the term adopted for the so-called fourth industrial revolution, characterized by encompassing systems technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, internet of things and cloud computing.
“There is a synergy between the Chinese Made In China 2025 project and the thinking of the MDIC, recreated by President Lula. The two nations want to develop innovative products and modernize their industrial production. The exchange of knowledge between the countries is very important at this moment”, said Alckmin, who is also in charge of the folder.
By highlighting the convergence between the destinations of the two countries, Alckmin said that the future involves industrial policy, neo-industrialization, as well as the “search for new technologies, preservation of the environment and the reduction of trade barriers in the world of the digital economy”.
industrial cooperation
According to the ministry, the main actor in the industrial cooperation memorandum is the private sector. It foresees negotiations for investments and technological exchanges in the sectors of mining, energy, infrastructure and logistics (roads, railways, ports, gas pipelines), manufacturing industry (cars, machinery, construction, home appliances), high technology (drugs, medical equipment, technology information technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, aerospace sector) and agroindustry.
digital economy
In the case of the digital economy, conversations must evolve towards “building an economic infrastructure capable of integrating intelligent interactive technologies into activities such as advanced manufacturing, movement of goods, transport, business, finance, education and health”. It covers, according to the MDIC, broadband networks, satellite navigation, data processing centers, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, 5G technology and smart cities.
The memorandum also addresses issues related to new business models, regulation, research, training and qualification.
Business
The memorandum on trade facilitation presents guidelines within the framework of the Trade Facilitation Working Group, which provides for talks to eliminate barriers and adopt good commercial and regulatory practices in matters of bilateral interest, in addition to providing for the establishment of efficient communication channels , supporting participation in fairs and streamlining circulation, clearance and customs clearance.
