China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen in Beijing

China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, called on Brazil to "jointly repel external challenges" as the two nations commenced a high-level strategic dialogue in Beijing on Monday. The meeting, the fifth of its kind between the governments, aims to strengthen bilateral ties.

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jointly repel external challenges

Wang Yi met with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, who arrived in the Chinese capital over the weekend. The dialogue, which runs until Tuesday, is a political coordination mechanism. The previous session took place in Brasilia in January 2024. Vieira and Wang co-chaired the talks at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, a significant venue for Chinese diplomacy. Vieira also held separate meetings with Vice-President Han Zheng and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao.

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Practical cooperation in all areas has been steadily enhanced, and the two peoples have never been so close

"Practical cooperation in all areas has been steadily enhanced, and the two peoples have never been so close," Wang stated, adding that Beijing supports Brazil's efforts to safeguard its national sovereignty. He highlighted that the partnership has "solid foundations" and extends beyond trade to encompass technology and innovation. Both countries, Wang noted, have "shown responsibility in defending the interests of the Global South and multilateralism." He also acknowledged Brazil's adherence to the One China principle.

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shown responsibility in defending the interests of the Global South and multilateralism