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Brazil election outcome watched by China amid US trade tensions

The upcoming Brazilian presidential election is being closely monitored by China, with incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva facing off against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Lula maintains strong ties with Beijing, while Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, is seen as a pro-Washington candidate who could align Brazil more closely with the US. The election's outcome could impact trade relations and geopolitical alignments, particularly concerning China and the US, especially in light of recent US tariffs on goods from China and Brazil. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    Trump, tariffs and ties with China at stake in Brazilian presidential race

    With less than three months to go until Brazil’s presidential election, China is closely watching a high-stakes political duel between a Beijing-friendly incumbent and his pro-Washington challenger. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who maintains close ties with Beij…