Strong Brazil ties to get stronger

Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva arrived in Beijing yesterday for a three-day state visit, aiming to strengthen the country's strategic partnership with China.

Coming during the 35th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-Brazilian diplomatic relations, Lula's visit will focus on boosting cooperation with China in trade and investment, scientific cooperation and coordination in international affairs.

He is scheduled to meet with his Chinese counterpart President Hu Jintao and other top leaders today, and will also attend a Brazil-China business forum and the opening ceremony of the Brazilian Studies Center under Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.