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Brazilian lawmaker Fausto Pinato submitted a proposal to Brazil's House of Representatives on Aug. 15, asking to name the day as "Chinese Migrants' Day."

He made the remarks at a commemorative activity for Chinese migrants in the meeting hall of House of Representatives.

"The establishment of the day is seen as Brazil's recognition of overseas Chinese, who have helped to write Brazil's history and will continue to do so," the proposal said. According to official record, the first group of Chinese migrants arrived in Brazil on August 15, 1900.

Chinese Ambassador to Brazil Li Jinzhang, an attendee at the activity, expressed hope of pushing forward China-Brazil relations and building a community of shared interests, as well as a community between the two countries.

A senator and a member of the Communist Party of Brazil said the launch of the day reflects the friendship between the two countries and shows that Brazil always stretches its arms to Chinese migrants.

China and Brazil established a diplomatic relationship 43 years ago on Aug. 15.