China’s leader Xi Jinping seeking to ‘enhance’ ties with Brazil as he arrives for G20

[HKFP] - 11/18/2024

Chinese leader Xi Jinping said he was seeking to “further enhance” ties with Brazil as he arrived Sunday for a state visit and a G20 summit, state media said. Xi is due to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the visit, which will last until Thursday. State news agency Xinhua (…)



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