Jose Renato Peneluppi Jr., a Brazilian scholar who has lived in China for 15 years, describes the country's economy as vibrant, diverse, and dynamic, while expressing optimism for deeper bilateral cooperation in agriculture, technology, and trade. He praises life in China as comfortable and secure, and hopes Brazil and China, as key BRICS and Global South members, will enhance communication in multilateral frameworks.
Jose Renato Peneluppi Jr., director of the Brazilian Citizens Council in Beijing and known by his Chinese name Ren Tu, left his career as a lawyer in Brazil in 2010 to pursue studies in China, seeking a deeper understanding of its economic and social progress. At the time, Brazil-China relations were exceptionally strong, and China's development had surprised the world, prompting him to believe that coming to China would broaden his perspectives. After graduation, he settled in Wuhan, a city he describes as a "hub of vitality".
Having lived in China for 15 years, Peneluppi enthusiastically highlights Wuhan's diverse culinary offerings—especially the "exceptionally delicious" Wuchang fish—and the convenience of life there, underscored by an expanding high-speed rail network that facilitates easy travel across the country. He also points to China's advances in clean energy, improving ecological environment, convenient online shopping, and the integration of technology into daily life as standout features. "Life in China is really more comfortable and secure," he said, which gives him a very positive outlook on China's economy.
Peneluppi noted Brazilian President Lula's visit to China in May 2025 with a large business delegation, during which both sides agreed to expand and deepen practical cooperation and enhance collaboration in industrial and supply chains. As important members of BRICS and the Global South, Brazil and China have broad prospects for cooperation in agriculture, technology, trade, and infrastructure. He expressed hope that the two nations will strengthen communication and coordination within multilateral frameworks to further contribute to Global South solidarity and cooperation.
Additionally, he views China's high-quality economic development as holding broad prospects, particularly looking forward to more collaboration in areas like climate change and artificial intelligence.