The leftist leader must walk a delicate path between Beijing and Washington – Brazil’s two biggest trading partners.
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Newly appointed ambassador has spent almost half of 30-year diplomatic career in Brazil; says bilateral relations have become increasingly mature and stable.
Two factories will produce chassis for buses, trucks and cars, while third will process lithium and iron phosphate, materials used in batteries.
Alliance will enhance cooperation among universities and institutes in areas such as resource sharing, scientific research, talent development and innovation.
World Bank promises US$400 million funding, Maputo appeals to China for additional assistance to shore up vital artery.
China’s ambassador to Portugal visits autonomous island region’s technological and fisheries companies, and takes part in roundtable discussion.
Talks centre around certain types of GM maize grown in Brazil; corn producers, who already sell to EU, Iran, Japan and Mexico, hail new market’s opportunities.
Help sought for high-speed rail systems, green transport and cross-border infrastructure, among others.
Chinese and foreign students will be able to attend same classes and take courses simultaneously, pooling resources from global universities in the agricultural field.