China pledges deeper strategic partnership with Brazil

Xi Jinping Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva China‑Brazil partnership external interference MERCOSUR free‑trade talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva that China is ready to further strengthen both bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil. He expressed full support for Brazil’s rejection of any external interference in its internal political affairs.

The statements were made during a lengthy phone conversation between the two leaders, occurring shortly after Argentine President Javier Milei harshly attacked Lula, sparking a diplomatic row ahead of Brazil’s October presidential election in which Lula will face Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The leaders also discussed accelerating negotiations on a free‑trade agreement between MERCOSUR and China, expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence, energy, critical minerals and other high‑technology sectors, and reaffirmed support for Brazil’s sovereignty and independence within BRICS and broader multilateral frameworks.

Entities: Argentina · Brazil · China · Javier Milei · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Xi Jinping

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[● 6 SOURCES] Chinese President Xi Jinping said China stands ready to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil. (Xi Jinping)
[● 5 SOURCES] Brazil is preparing for an October presidential election in which Lula will face Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. (Brazilian election)
[● 2 SOURCES] The leaders discussed cooperation in artificial intelligence, energy, critical minerals and other high‑technology sectors. (cooperation areas)
[● 6 SOURCES] The statements were delivered during a phone conversation between Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. (phone conversation)
[● 5 SOURCES] The call came shortly after Argentine President Javier Milei attacked Lula, causing a diplomatic row. (Javier Milei)
[● 6 SOURCES] Xi Jinping said China supports Brazil in rejecting any external interference in its internal political affairs. (Xi Jinping)
[○ 1 SOURCE] China and Brazil are accelerating negotiations on a free‑trade agreement between MERCOSUR and China. (trade negotiations)