diplomatic relations between China and Brazil were initiated in 1974, but bilateral communication between politicians of each country has increased significantly since the 1990s - in 1995 Brazil openly advocated for china to be included in the world trade organization, an organization which regulates trading guidelines across the globe.

in 1988 the 'earth resources satellite brasil-china' was a program created for satellite construction and it was considered a revolutionary initiative among emerging countries in the fields of technology and science - since the program began, five satellites have been launched and a 'ten year plan for space cooperation' was created.