"In fact, the aid materials from Chinese companies and overseas Chinese mean more to the residents in the disaster area." Some volunteers involved in the rescue believe that seeing the unfamiliar "Chinese characters" on the aid materials while receiving them makes the residents in the disaster area more confident that their situation is being paid attention to by the outside world and not just "fighting by themselves", so that they have a stronger will to survive and confidence to overcome the disaster.
During the interview, many Brazilian experts and media interviewed expressed the hope to receive China's assistance in the construction of disaster prevention and mitigation systems and technologies, among which sponge cities, reservoirs, canals and dams were mentioned. On the 10th, the website of "Brazil Truth" published a report entitled "China will reduce flood disasters in 1,200 cities and avoid 7 million people from being displaced by 2023", pointing out that as one of the countries most affected by extreme weather events in the world, China has been formulating a series of measures aimed at preventing and creating conditions for faster response to floods, including the establishment of a national alarm system, the construction of reservoirs and dams, and the construction of sponge cities and other innovative measures. Polo and other members of the Rio Grande do Sul state government said that Brazil will face huge challenges in rebuilding the disaster-stricken areas, especially in housing and infrastructure, and hopes to receive help from China in technology and experience.Since the end of April, severe rainstorms and floods have hit Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, causing heavy casualties and property losses.
According to the data from the state's civil defense department, as of the 19th, 155 people have been killed and more than 2 million people have been affected. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Brazil have expressed condolences to Brazil and Rio Grande do Sul. The Chinese Embassy in Brazil said that it believes that under the leadership of President Lula and the Brazilian government, and with the support and help of the international community, the disaster-stricken areas will surely overcome difficulties and rebuild their homes. China is willing to continue to provide assistance to Brazil to the best of its ability according to Brazil's needs.
