Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (3rd L) arrives in Beijing, capital of China, May 18, 2009. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived here on Monday, kicking off his 3-day state visit to China. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived here on Monday, kicking off his 3-day state visit to China.

    In a written interview with Xinhua ahead of his visit, President Lula said he understands that the Brazil-China strategic partnership consists of three key elements, namely, trade, scientific cooperation and coordination in international affairs.

    He said the strategic partnership, established in 1993, could broaden the cooperation between the two countries and other emerging ones, and may even lead to a new global economic, scientific and trade landscape in the 21st century.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (front) arrives in Beijing, capital of China, May 18, 2009. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived here on Monday, kicking off his 3-day state visit to China. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>