A 1st conference on cooperation in agricultural science and technology innovation between China and Latin America took place in Fortaleza, Brazil, on December 13-14, 2019, organized by several key institutions including the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology and various Brazilian universities. The agenda featured speeches and roundtable discussions on topics such as high technology in modern agriculture, scientific cooperation policies, and the role of South-South collaboration among developing countries. Notable participants included representatives from both Chinese and Latin American governments, academia, and industry stakeholders.