Lula in Beijing to meet Xi Jinping; both want to prop their countries international standings

Tuesday, April 11th 2023 - 11:07 UTC

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Brazilian president Lula da Silva begins today a four day official visit to China, (April 11/14), hosted by Xi Jinping at a time when both leaders have great foreign policy plans: Lula wants Brazil back in the grand chessboard and Xi is intent in trying to present his country as a global power that can rival (defy) the US. Read full article

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FortHay
Let's hope that the commercial and diplomatic connections result in a new Orient to Sao Paulo flight connection. My interest is entirely selfish. The previous flights from Tokyo by VARIG and later Air Japan and more recently from Seoul by Korean Air all stopped in Los Angeles. The service level of these trans-Pacific carriers is heads and shoulders above the cattle car business we are forced to endure now. Flying with Korean from LAX to GRU was a pleasure. I look forward to booking an Air China flight to Brazil.
Apr 11th, 2023 - 11:49 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Brasileiro
Some birds told me that in addition to various investments in renewable energy, China will support the construction of a high-speed train line linking Aracaju-Maceió-Recife-JoãoPessoa-Natal.

This could leverage tourism in the Northeast.
Apr 11th, 2023 - 01:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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FortHay
Wow, that would truly be a significant and useful infrastructure improvement. It would be most impactful as a freight line, though, and should extend to Fortaleza. A long time ago, a rail line connected Recife to the salt production of Mossoro and Areia Branca. Alas, by the time petroleum needed to be hauled out the area, it was defunct. Nowadays all that agricultural abundance (melons, papaya, banana etc.) gets trucked out over the inadequate BR network, severely curtailing profitability. I wouldn't hold my breath, I am sad to say. Brazil is the never ending country of 'projetos de futuro'.
Apr 11th, 2023 - 05:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Brasileiro
At least it's a hope. The Brazilian people are confident and hardworking, maybe a Chinese push will help us improve.
Apr 11th, 2023 - 06:01 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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