Ties with China get Brazilians' thumbs-up

Taking it to new level

The survey suggested that the two countries take economic and trade relations to a new level and unleash greater potential for regional cooperation.

China's development over the past decades has been well recognized by Brazilians, especially on the economy and technology fronts, the poll found. They are positive about the country's future as well.

More than 60 percent of Brazilians consider China as the second-largest country in the world in terms of politics, economy, science and technology and military power, ranking after the United States, followed by Japan, Russia and Germany.

More than 36 percent of respondents held a positive view of China's economic development, while 31.5 percent recognized the country's modernization in the past. About 30 percent of Brazilians said that China is a responsible country, with 34.2 percent believing China could become the largest economy in the world by 2050.

In tourism, Brazilians have a strong interest in China, as 55.9 percent of the respondents want to visit China and more than 20 percent said they are willing to do business in China, according to the poll.

Chinese culture is also attractive to Brazilians. The Great Wall becomes the best-known cultural symbol in Brazil, and pandas and martial arts rank second and third respectively, according to the survey.

Half of Brazilians are aware of the Chinese Lunar New Year and more than 40 percent are interested in China's porcelain and food.