Current sitting Brazilian President Lula visited China not too long ago, while the domestic economy is turmoil. As the popular sayin goes" while it is chaotic at home, leaders should travel abroad." Lula made greater efforts to convince China, regarding further economic plans. Chinese leader affirmed its role and its dedication to this nation, however, some question if China can bring those projects in actions. At this moment, it is rather hard to believe what China has in mind.

Henoch Gabriel Mandelbaum holds a Master's degree in Political Science from the University of São Paulo (USP), where he is also a researcher at the International Relations Research Center (NUPRI). Additionally, he is affiliated with the Center for International Studies and Analyses (NEAI) at the São Paulo State University (UNESP). His research focuses on International Security, Democratization Studies, and Foreign Policy Analysis, with an emphasis on Brazil, China, the Indo-Pacific, and Latin America.