BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- China and Brazil issued a joint communique on Tuesday to boost their strategic partnership as Brazilian president visited Beijing.

    Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed that both countries have enjoyed fruitful cooperation since forging diplomatic ties 35 years ago, the communique said.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) shakes hands with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after signing the joint communique at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin) Photo Gallery>>>

    They believed it is of great significance to further facilitate China-Brazil strategic partnership at the current stage.

    The two countries signed cooperative agreements in politics, law, science, space ,finance, port, energy and agricultural products, among others.

    Lula da Silva reiterated in the communique his country's adherence to the one-China policy and admitted that the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government of China and Taiwan is a part of China. President Hu highly appreciated that.

    The two sides emphasized the important role of bilateral high-level coordination and cooperation committee in guiding the relations in all sectors.

    The two countries agreed to maintain high-level visits, and strengthen strategic blueprint on Sino-Brazilian ties through bilateral mechanisms such as strategic dialogue, political consultation between the two foreign ministries and parliamentary bodies.

    They agreed to hold their second strategic dialogue in the latter half of this year, the communique said.

    The two leaders decided to map out a joint action plan from 2010 to 2014, which would cover all the fields of existing bilateral cooperation.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (3rd L) holds talks with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (3rd R) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin) Photo Gallery>>>

    They expressed their satisfaction over the enhanced bilateral economic and trade cooperation, and promised to further promote the diversified trade and growth of bilateral trade.

    Hu and Lula da Silva reiterated it is of great importance to maintain economic growth and strengthen bilateral trade amid the international financial crisis. They vow to promote cooperation and dispel obstruction in the fields of custom and quality control, to ensure safety and provide convenience to bilateral trade.

    Both sides encouraged relevant departments and enterprises to carry out investments in the fields of infrastructure construction, energy, mineral, agriculture, industry, and high-tech industries.

    According to the communique, the two sides are willing to strengthen dialogues on macro-economy policies within the mechanism of bilateral financial ministers' dialogue.

    The two countries agreed that science and technology played a strategic role in their economic development and competitiveness. They expressed their satisfaction over signing a science and technology and innovation cooperation plan. The two presidents agreed to increase space cooperation and continue joint work on satellite research.

    China and Brazil in 1988 launched an earth resources exploring satellite program known as CBERS, and three satellites have so far been launched. The information collected by the satellites was offered to other developing countries for free. The project was considered a technology cooperation model between the developing countries.

    The two sides also agreed to expand cooperation in education, culture, press, tourism and sports. China welcomes Brazil to set up a general consulate in Guangzhou, capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, the document said.

    Brazil will participate in the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, and the president wished the World Expo a complete success, according to the communique.

    The two developing nations agreed to keep close contacts within the frameworks of the Group of Five(G5) and the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China), and enhance coordination with other developing countries, to increase the participation and voices of developing countries in international affairs.

    Hu and Lula da Silva believe and the two countries have taken "important" measures to tackle the global economic downturn, and made positive contribution to maintain respective economic growth and global economic recovery, the communique said.

Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang (4th R) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (4th L) attend a seminar on the new opportunities of the China-Brazil strategic partnership, in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2009. A seminar on the new opportunities of the China-Brazil strategic partnership was held in Beijing May 19. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    The two presidents proposed deepening the ongoing reform of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, in a bid to increase representation and voice of the developing world.

    They also called on international financial organizations to offer more resource aid to developing countries hit more severely by the global slump, it said.

    Both sides underscored the significance of the G20 London Summit in fighting the global downturn, calling on the international community to implement the consensus reached during the summit and promote the international financial system reform.

    According to the communique, the two countries opposed protectionism as a means to survive the crisis. They expected to enhance coordination and cooperation within the World Trade Organization and promote an early conclusion of Doha Round negotiation.

    Hu accepted Lula da Silva's invitation for him to visit Brazil at a convenient time.

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Chinese President Hu Jintao (L) holds a welcoming ceremony for his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2009.  (Xinhua/Rao Aimin) Photo Gallery>>>

   BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spent his second day in Beijing in meetings with Chinese leaders Tuesday, which analysts said will cement bilateral partnership.

    Lula da Silva was welcomed Tuesday afternoon by Chinese President Hu Jintao and a 21-gun military salute at Tian'anmen Square, festooned with the national flags of China and Brazil.Full story 

China, Brazil seek stronger bonds amid global downturn 

    BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- China and Brazil agreed on Tuesday to facilitate comprehensive cooperation amid the global slump, and work closely to tackle major challenges faced by the developing nations such as climate change, energy and food security.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) meets with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2009.   (Xinhua/Rao Aimin) Photo Gallery>>>

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Senior Chinese leaders meet Brazilian president

Jia Qinglin (R), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2009. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese top political advisor Jia Qinglin met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday.

    Jia, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC), said Sino-Brazilian relations had ushered into a new era of comprehensive development since the two heads of states exchanged visits in 2004. Full story

Senior CPC official vows closer cooperation with Brazil's Labor Party

    BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) expects to cement exchanges and cooperation with Brazil's ruling Labor Party (BLP), said a senior CPC official here on Tuesday.

    Liu Yunshan, head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with BLP Secretary-General Jose Eduardo Cardozo. Full story


Ruling parties of China, Brazil hold seminar in Beijing

    BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The ruling parties of China and Brazil on Tuesday opened a seminar in Beijing on party building and party-to-party relations.

    Wang Jiarui, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and General Secretary of Brazil's Labor Party Jose Eduardo Cardozo addressed the opening session of the seminar. Full story

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping (R) meets with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Beijing, capital of China, May 19, 2009.  (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng) Photo Gallery>>>