Brazil Investment Seminar 2026 – Hangzhou Edition
On June 29, the Brazil Investment Seminar 2026 – Hangzhou Edition brought together diplomatic representatives, industry leaders, and investors at the Crystal Ballroom of The Dragon Hotel to discuss strategies for Chinese companies entering and consolidating their presence in the Brazilian market.
The event resulted from a cooperation between the Consulate-General of Brazil in Shanghai and CCPIT Hangzhou, with co-organization by the China Center for Cooperation on Special Economic Zones in BRICS Countries (BSCC).
A central highlight was the panel "National Opportunities for Investments in Brazil," moderated by Maristela Scenna-Romano, Executive Director of the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (BCCHKC), with panelists Julieta Fan Jingyu (ApexBrasil), Andrea Scaldaferri (Banco do Brasil), Yu Quan (Kwai for Business Latam), Selene Xu (PingPong), Shu Yi (UnionPay International), and Andrew Sun (Win.d).
Panelists outlined key sectors for Chinese capital in Brazil and reviewed relevant financial and regulatory support mechanisms. Maristela noted that the discussion reflected a shift in how the two countries do business: "the Brazil-China bridge is not being built simply point-to-point, but within a growing ecosystem, one that is becoming deeper, more reliable, and closer to the Brazilian people."
The participation of payment, technology, and finance companies — including UnionPay, PingPong, Kwai, and Banco do Brasil — pointed to a bilateral relationship increasingly shaped by digitalization, financial infrastructure, and cross-border e-commerce. In this context, platforms like BCCHKC play a growing role in connecting the two markets. Vice-Chair Danilo Goulart, who attended the event, noted the Chamber's expanding relevance: "There is leadership, and there is clear interest on our side."
The seminar closed with a shared understanding that legal certainty, market intelligence, and strong networking remain central for Chinese companies expanding into Brazil.