China, a dependência econômica brasileira e os impactos em seu desenvolvimento: uma análise a partir dos anos 1990

Abstract

This article analyzed the Chinese presence in Brazil and its consequences on Brazilian economic dependence. The period of focus is from the years 1990 to 2020, as it is the period in which Sino-Brazilian relations are consolidated and China assumes an important role in the Brazilian economy. For this goal, the article was developed based on existing research about the economic relations of dependence in Brazil, reports from governmental agencies and analysis of data and indicators. The paper results are that the Brazilian dependency has a historical nature and can be understood in the light of the Marxist Theory of Dependency. It was also observed that the presence of China in the Brazilian economic scenario is strong to the point of establishing a co-dependence as a subcentral nation in relation to Brazil. Finally, it was demonstrated that to deal with this dependency, Brazil will need to invest heavily in research and innovation projects, as well as in a feasible development plan for areas that can generate competitive advantages for the country.