Brazil and China are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations, first forged in 1974. But the deepening ties between the countries extend well beyond the direct government-to-government contacts taking place between top leaders. 

Our correspondent in Brazil, Paulo Cabral, sent us this report on efforts by associations on both sides of the globe to build business ties through personal connections.

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