Reference Message Network reported on April 15 that according to a report by Brazil's 247 News Network on April 13, Brazilian China expert and professor of International Law at the Federal University of Fluminense, Evanildo Mezzaroba de Carvalho (Evandro Meneses de Carvalho), recently accepted an interview with our reporter to discuss the increasingly intense economic and geopolitical competition between the United States and China.

"What we are witnessing is that Chinese society is more resilient, thus winning this trade war," said Evandro. In his view, the strategic preparation made by China, combined with its massive investment in science, technology, and education, has enabled China not only to withstand American pressure but also to surpass the U.S. in key areas.

He pointed out that many years ago, the Chinese government emphasized that the country was approaching the center of the world stage with unprecedented confidence.

This China expert stressed that "China has been preparing for the trade war situation for many years," and its achievements are there for all to see.

Evandro also directly criticized the Western perspective on China. "The U.S. has an overbearing arrogance, believing that it is too powerful. This is a common ailment of hegemonic countries, resulting in a cognitive blind spot regarding China." In his view, this arrogance prevents the U.S. from understanding the profound changes happening in this Asian country. "The U.S. is a divided nation, like most Western societies."

He emphasized that China is a country practicing whole-process people's democracy with extensive public participation, and this process is continuously expanding. "They are building a more deeply rooted system of public participation," he said, "China is proving itself to be a more advanced republic than Western democratic nations."

In the fields of science and education, China's progress is equally remarkable. He said, "Nowadays, China has several world-class universities, leading in technology and focusing on talent cultivation. The unstoppable development momentum of China stems from this." He added, "To cooperate with China at the same level, it is necessary to make significant investments in education and research."

Evandro also discussed the role of Brazil and Latin America in the new global landscape. "Brazil and Latin America always need to seek balance between the U.S. and China." He believed the key lies in maintaining sovereign autonomy. "Unfortunately, some U.S. officials still regard Latin America as their 'backyard,' attempting to establish unequal relations with Latin America, while China seeks win-win cooperation." Against this backdrop, Brazil needs to adopt a balanced strategy. "Brazil must have dual capabilities - maintaining equal sovereign relations with the U.S. while deepening strategic cooperation with China."

Evandro Mezzaroba de Carvalho is one of the authoritative experts in Brazil researching China-related issues. He critically views the West while profoundly understanding Chinese culture and politics, making important contributions to discussions on the direction of global geopolitical development. (Compiled/translated by Han Chao)

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