A reception was held in Beijing on Wednesday to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Brazil.
 Brazilian ambassador to China Clodoaldo Hugueney Filho speaks at the reception held in Beijing, China, Aug. 19, 2009.(Xinhua Photo) The two countries have witnessed comprehensive and rapid development of bilateral relations over the past 35 years, featuring frequent high-level visits, deepening mutual political trust and achievements of pragmatic cooperation, said Li Xiaolin, vice chairperson of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), at the reception.
 Li Xiaolin, vice chairperson of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries speaks at the reception held in Beijing, China, Aug. 19, 2009.(Xinhua Photo) From 2006 to 2008, China-Brazil trade surged at an average annual growth of 50 percent. Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Commerce said trade with China in April reached 3.2 billion U.S. dollars, compared to 2.8 billion dollars with the United States.
Source: Xinhua
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