China eyes closer ties with Brazil during Lula visit
By DW
26 March 2023 |
4:17 pm
Brazil's president is kicking off a visit to China, looking to strike a balance between business opportunities and maintaining environmental protection as China seeks more access to Brazilian agriculture.
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