China supports Brazil in opposing ‘interference’: Xi to Lula
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Brazilian counterpart on Monday that he supports the country in “opposing external interference”, Beijing’s state media said, reporting a call between the leaders. The conversation between Xi and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva comes less than three months before a tense election in Brazil pitting the incumbent against […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping called Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday to express support for Brazil's stance against "external interference", according to Beijing's state media. The conversation occurred less than three months before a tense Brazilian election, pitting incumbent Lula against right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro.
Xi emphasized China's high regard for Brazil's international status and influence, stating that China supports Brazil's sovereignty and independence, opposing external interference, and contributing to regional and global peace and stability. The Brazilian presidency reported that Lula and Xi also agreed on the urgency of advancing negotiations for a Mercosur-China agreement.
During the more than one-hour call, Lula emphasized his commitment to diversifying markets and trade partners amid U.S. tariff pressure, which began with two rounds of taxes on Brazilian goods in response to a coup-plot trial that sent former president Jair Bolsonaro to prison. The Brazilian statement on the call did not clarify if the issue of "external interference" was raised, amidst concerns about the U.S.'s attempt to influence Brazil's electoral process.
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