From Aug.21-Sep.7, as a representative from C9 universities of China, Chen Liyang participated the program “Top Brazil” held in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The theme of the program is “culture, history, environment and sustainable development. Totally 37 students and 12 professors from 9 top universities of China were selected for the program. During the two weeks, the delegation visited 9 universities in Sao Paulo State and took part in 15 lectures related to the theme. These lectures helped them have a comprehensive understanding about Brazil. They also build the strong friendship with the students and professors in Brazil. Besides, they also visited some tourist attractions in Sao Paulo, having a taste of magic scenery of Brazil.
Brazil and China are both developing countries and are confronted with same challenges. There is no denying that China has the much faster pace in the speed of economic development. But Brazil has its advantages we can’t compare with – the high quality of population, the abundant natural resource, and superior geographical environment. Even though, Brazilians are trying their best to develop the biological energy. The production of ethanol is the biggest of the world, and most of ethanol are made of bagasse—a kind of waste. Brazilians think highly of environmental protection, and the concept was rooted in most people’s mind. At least, the delegation never saw severe haze in Brazil. Compared with Brazil, in environmental protection, China still has a long way to go.
