The Chinese government announced on Tuesday (Jun. 2) that it recognizes all of Brazil as a foot-and-mouth disease-free zone.

The announcement was made during Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira’s visit to China and comes after more than 20 years of negotiations.

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The decision opens up new opportunities for Brazilian beef and pork exports to the Chinese market, including products such as offal and bone-in meat.

Brazil’s agribusiness exports to China exceeded USD 50 billion in 2025.

During the presidential mission to the People’s Republic of China in May 2025, the two countries signed a “Memorandum of Understanding between the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.” The document strengthened bilateral health dialogue and helped advance measures of interest to Brazil’s agricultural sector.

* Based on information from the Ministry of Agriculture