Xi and Lula Chart New Phase in China-Brazil Relations

Xi Jinping, at Palácio da Alvorada." Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

China’s President Xi Jinping and his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva upgraded the relationship between their countries and signed a raft of new agreements.

Xi’s visit to South America for the APEC summit in Peru and the G20 summit in Brazil culminated in a state visit.

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