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China extends an olive branch … to Brazilian governors
During an online event with governors from the Northeast region of Brazil, Chinese Ambassador Yang Wanming praised “friendship” as the “main asset” of Brazil-China relations, adding that “mutual political confidence” has allowed for a fruitful relationship and increasing exchange between the two nations over the years.
Investments. “The Chinese part is on hand for all sectors in the Northeast to plan regional exchange and diplomatic cooperation after the sanitary crisis, in order to recover the economy and improve people’s quality of life,” said Mr. Yang.
- The acquiescence between China and Brazilian states is a counterpoint to the tepid relations the Asian giant has with the federal government. Back in March, tensions peaked after Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro said the Chinese Communist Party is fully to blame for the Covid-19 pandemic. At the time, the ambassador demanded a formal apology for what he called “flagrant provocation.”
Why it matters. China has many interests in Brazil — while states, with depleted finances, desperately need foreign investment. Without the federal government...