Li Tianyou, deputy dean of the Portuguese National Research Institute of the City University of Macau, talks about the "Belt and Road" cooperation with the BRICS

Recently, Francisco Leandro (Portugal), deputy dean of the Portuguese Research Institute of Macau City University, accepted an exclusive interview with the Global Times (GT) to participate in the future development of the BRICS mechanism and the participation of Portuguese -speaking countries. , Chinese cooperation with Portuguese -speaking countries, Macau's role in promoting the cooperation between China and Portuguese -speaking countries answered questions.

Global Times: In the context of current geopolitical tensions, how are you evaluating the results of the results of the BRICS leaders recently held?

Li Tianyou: The reason why the BRICS country is important is not only because it has 40%of the world's population and 25%of the global GDP, but more importantly it has contributed to global development. After the first ten years of development, the cooperation between the BRICS countries achieved significant results. In the financial field, the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) was established to provide infrastructure financing for member states and developing countries. New Development Bank, BRICS+"model and expansion are three important directions for the future development of the BRICS mechanism.

Global Times: What cooperation projects did China and Portuguese countries carry out under the framework of the “Belt and Road” initiative?

Li Tianyou: Most Portuguese countries have signed a cooperation agreement to join the “Belt and Road” initiative with China. In the "Belt and Road" initiative framework, many cooperative projects are developing. China has built 6 land economic corridors and 3 offshore blue economic channels. China participates in the construction of 20 deep -sea ports in Portuguese -speaking countries in different ways such as investment, management, and technology. In terms of setting up a special economic zone, in the 24 special economic zones developed by Portuguese countries, China has participated in 5 of them. China also supports the construction of a new campus for San Domome and Princesby.

Global Times: How do you evaluate the economic and trade cooperation between China and Portuguese, especially Portugal in recent years?

Li Tianyou: In recent years, China's economic and trade cooperation between China and Portuguese, especially Portugal, has continued to develop. China's bilateral trade with Brazil is the largest, followed by Angola, the third in Portugal, and its export value to China accounts for 20%of the total export value. The relationship between Portuguese and China is not limited to bilateral sides, but as a whole as a regional community. China has a market with a population of 1.4 billion, and Portuguese -speaking countries also have a market with more than 200 million population. The development potential of Sino -Portuguese relations is huge, and China has invested in Portugal's investment in many fields such as energy, medical care, and bank insurance. The two countries can also cooperate in the fields of nanotechnology, especially satellite applications, cultural heritage protection. In addition, the blue economy may be the most promising field of cooperation between the two countries. Portugal is the first country in the European Union to formally establish a "blue partnership" with China. In the next few years, it will have a good development. Portugal is also the first European country to formulate green hydrogen energy production plans, while China is the world's largest solar and wind energy producer. At present, China is participating in the construction of Biomass Biomass Power Plant in Guinea. These represent the future development direction, and new energy will become the primary agenda for cooperation between China and Portuguese.

Global Times: What do you think of the relationship between the "Belt and Road" initiative proposed by China and other global infrastructure plans initiated by the United States and the European Union?

Li Tianyou: Infrastructure plans such as "Reconstruction of the World" (B3W) and "Global Gateway" may compete with the "Belt and Road" initiative, but we need There is huge potential for cooperation. These initiatives are important tools for our struggle with poverty and disease. Competition is normal, but it is important to upgrade competition evolution to economic war.

Global Times: What role does the Macau Special Economic Zone and the Guangdong -Hong Kong -Macao Greater Bay Area play a role in promoting cooperation between China and Portuguese -speaking countries?

Li Tianyou: The Macau Special Economic Zone has played a bridge role in strengthening China's relations with Portuguese -speaking countries, and promoted the cultural and human education exchanges between the two sides.Macau also provides accurate convenience measures for Portuguese -speaking personnel to enter China.Macau has many banks, such as Bank of China, Atlantic Bank, etc., which can provide good financial services.Macau also has 10 universities, using three languages in Chinese, English and Portuguese for teaching.

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