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The EU Commission is urging Brazil and the other Mercosur countries to commit to certain sustainability goals as part of the planned trade agreement. Criticism is now mounting in the four countries – it will come down to a test of strength.
By Till Hoppe
His predecessor Bolsonaro got along well with Donald Trump and showed reservations toward China. But Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has a different plan for his country and is courting the leadership in Beijing. Xi Jinping thanks him with much pomp and calls him a "good old friend" in Beijing.
By Jörn Petring
An important step in a growing trend: In Brazil, more trade deals are being settled in yuan than in euro. Now, the country also wants to adopt the Chinese international payment system. This is by no means a solo effort by President Lula. The yuan is also gaining influence in other parts of the world.
By Frank Sieren
Foreign dignitaries are lining up to visit Xi. Next announced are Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen. China is effectively breaking the diplomatic isolation of the Covid era. Close ties to Russia do not harm China at all; instead, the desired restructuring of the world order is making rapid progress.
By Redaktion Table
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Chile, Brazil and Argentina. Here are the key outcomes of his trip for climate and energy policy.
By Table.Briefings