Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced his desire to “continue improving” his country’s relations with… Brazil He arrived on Sunday on a state visit and to participate in a summit G20.
The Chinese agency also quoted Xi as saying, “The visit will further strengthen mutual strategic trust between the two countries and deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields.”
China is Brazil’s largest trading partner, and the volume of bilateral trade reached more than $180 billion in 2023. Semiconductors, phones, and medicines are the main Chinese products exported to the South American country, according to Agence France-Presse.
Since his return to power last year, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has engaged in a delicate balancing act, seeking to deepen his relations with… China In parallel with improving relations with the United States.
Brazil and China are seeking to play a mediating role in the war in Ukraine. Unlike Western countries, they did not impose sanctions on Russia in response to its war against its neighbor.
In June, Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alkmene’s visit to China was seen as paving the way for Brazil to join China’s “New Silk Road” initiative.
Launched in 2013, this major program aims to create infrastructure and develop sea, land and railway links between continents, especially in developing countries.
Many South American countries have joined the initiative, which is a major focus of Xi’s strategy to increase China’s influence abroad.
