China News Service, Sao Paulo, April 5 (Reporter Lin Chunyin) On April 5, local time, a Chinese culture master class was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, for more than 70 freshmen and Chinese language enthusiasts from the Chinese Department of the University of Sao Paulo, the highest institution in Brazil. Brazilian diplomats, Brazilian scholars, Brazilian publishers and representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises gave lectures on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil and the opportunities for cooperation contained therein.
On April 5, local time, a Chinese culture master class was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The picture shows classroom interaction. Photo by reporter Lin Chunyin
The event was jointly organized by the Brazilian "Chinese Moment" self-media and the São Paulo Chinese Bridge Club and supported by the China-Brazil Social and Cultural Research Center. It was broadcast live through the "Chinese Moment" self-media photo wall and the China-Brazil Social and Cultural Research Center social platform.
On the same day, Wang Zhiwei, Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Brazil, explained in detail the policies related to China's government-sponsored study abroad projects in building high-level universities in 2024 through a video. He pointed out that in 2023, Brazil's exports to China exceeded US$100 billion for the first time, China has become Brazil's largest trading partner for the 15th consecutive year, and bilateral investment cooperation continues to expand. Brazilian students are welcome to study in China. "You will see a more open China, make more good friends, and pave the way to success."
Zhuang Su, Deputy Director of the Bilateral Section of the Chinese Consulate General in Sao Paulo, and Xu Lan, the Consul, also introduced China's national conditions and used the latest vivid examples to demonstrate the dynamic potential of exchanges and cooperation between China and Brazil in various fields; they also discussed how China and Brazil, as the largest developing countries in the eastern and western hemispheres, can Work together to build a new pattern of international order, carry out mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation, and bring more benefits to the two peoples.
In the Chinese culture master class that day, Daniela Ortolani, director of the Brazilian energy company CPFL Research Institute, and Zeca Chave, marketing director of Great Wall Motors, gave lectures on cultural exchanges between Brazil and China respectively. and the development prospects of electric vehicles between China and Pakistan.
Three publishers from Brazil's Kaikai Press, Brazil's Planet and Bellavista Press introduced the imported Chinese picture book publishing work in the form of a dialogue. At the scene, the Portuguese versions of many Chinese children's picture books, such as "Who Ate My Hairy Chestnut", "Borrow a Tail" and "I Am Hua Mulan", were well received by the audience. Sesa, the head of Brazil's Kaikai Publishing House, told reporters that she hopes the publication will stimulate Brazilian children's interest in Chinese culture and allow them to learn to appreciate the wonderful and diverse cultures.
The reporter saw at the scene that the classroom atmosphere was quite active, and the audience asked questions about information about studying, traveling, doing business in China, and traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture that they were interested in.
Li Lesi, the organizer of the event and the organizer of the Brazilian "China Moment" self-media, said that he hopes that this event can help Chinese lovers understand the importance of learning Chinese well in broadening their horizons, increasing their knowledge, and realizing value, and stimulate their interest and enthusiasm for learning. (over)