On September 13, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attended a reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Brazil in Beijing. During the reception, he met with Brazilian Ambassador to China Marcos Galvao and other Brazilian representatives.

Han said that both China and Brazil are major developing countries and important emerging markets. China is ready to work with Brazil in accordance with the important consensus reached by the two heads of state to enhance the alignment of development strategies, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and jointly build the next "golden 50 years" of bilateral relations.

Galvao and others said Brazil attaches great importance to developing relations with China and is willing to further deepen practical cooperation with China in various fields. Brazil believes the comprehensive strategic partnership between Brazil and China will usher in broader prospects.

(Source: Xinhua Portuguese, on September 14)