China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bites
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China's support for Brazil's sovereignty, security, and development interests during a meeting with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Manila. The meeting occurred shortly after a 25% US tariff on Brazilian goods took effect. The discussion took place on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting. This exchange underscores China's strategic backing of Brazil amid escalating US trade measures.
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Wang Yi met Vieira on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila.
Wang Yi met Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Wednesday in Manila, on the sidelines of the 59th meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) foreign ministers.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Brazil that Beijing would continue to support its sovereignty, security, and development interests.
South China Morning Post- Wang Yi met Vieira on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila.
- China vows to support Brazil's sovereignty, security, and development interests.
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Loaded language removedChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Brazil that Beijing would continue to support its sovereignty, security, and development interests, hours after a 25 per cent US tariff on Brazilian goods took effect.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Brazil that Beijing would continue to support its sovereignty, security, and development interests.
South China Morning PostThe meeting occurred hours after a 25% US tariff on Brazilian goods took effect.
South China Morning PostWang Yi met Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Wednesday in Manila, on the sidelines of the 59th meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) foreign ministers.
South China Morning PostBrazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is also attending the third Brazil-Asean ministerial.
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