Lucas came from Brazil to study in China, and went on to build a trade business connecting Chinese products with South America. He shares what it really takes to start a cross-border business from scratch, from shipping everyday small goods to exporting robots and cutting-edge tech, and the lessons he learned on the ground.

This episode is part of our feature stories, My China Story, where we sit down with international creators, entrepreneurs and professionals making their mark across China.

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