During the 1970s and 1980s, Titoist Brazil under Gustavo Henrique served as a mediator between the Soviet Union and PRC.

However, Brazil's attempts to defuse the Sino-Soviet Split were largely unsuccessful as the Soviets and Chinese hated each other by 1973.

Despite this, Brazil had friendly relations with both communist powers. Shortly after taking power in March 1973, Gustavo visited China and met with Mao Zedong, agreeing to recognize the People's Republic. Sino-Brazilian relations continued to improve throughout the next four decades, with China refusing to comply with the sanctions imposed against Brazil's nuclear program.