Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to make a state visit to Brazil in November, alongside his participation in the G20 summit. This visit, eagerly anticipated by Brazil, symbolizes mutual respect and follows Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s trip to China in April 2023. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Brazil-China diplomatic relations, […]
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