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Brasília
Head of State
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Head of Government
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
US-China relations
Editorial
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China now holds more cards ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
US Supreme Court reversal of Trump’s tariffs leaves China with lower tariffs and US deals with allies in doubt.
2 hours ago
Jair Bolsonaro
Supporters of ex-president Bolsonaro rally across Brazil against Lula
4 hours ago
India
India’s AI superpower dream: flush with cash, short on capacity
28 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Ukraine war
Opinion
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Peace in Ukraine will require pragmatic diplomacy on both sides
To prevent the war from dragging on for a fifth year, earlier proposals such as one floated by China and Brazil should be reconsidered.
28 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
US-China trade war
US to keep China tariffs steady ahead of key Trump-Xi meeting: Greer
Trade envoy confirms levies on Chinese goods to remain within range of 35 per cent to 50 per cent depending on the product as tensions ease.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:18AM
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South Korea
South Korea’s Lee uses AI to honour shared factory worker past with Brazil’s Lula
The gesture accompanied Lula’s state visit to Seoul, where the two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral ties.
25 Feb 2026 - 3:12PM
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Brics
Why Brics can’t do away with US dollar even as currency cooperation rises
Brazil says there has been no proposal or talks within Brics to create a common currency across the bloc.
25 Feb 2026 - 4:26PM
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India
India and Brazil set sights on US$30 billion trade milestone by 2030
The two founding Brics members are deepening links on rare earths, innovation and AI to diversify growth beyond the West.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:57PM
China-Latin America relations
The View
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Venezuela and Panama aren’t the whole story of China in Latin America
While recent events highlight the risks in volatile states, China’s position in Latin America is rooted in deep trade and investment links with the region’s largest economies.
24 Feb 2026 - 6:46PM
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Scams and swindles
‘K-wave’ scams exploiting Brazil’s superfans trigger police pact
South Korea and Brazil are taking action to protect fans from fraudsters cashing in with phantom merchandise and exploitative ‘oppa’ tours.
24 Feb 2026 - 3:57PM
US-China relations
US tariff ruling points to steadier US-China ties before April summit: analysts
Court decision lowers effective duties, easing tensions and steering Xi-Trump talks towards stability rather than escalation.
28 Feb 2026 - 6:47AM
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US-China trade war
Open Questions
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Abraham Newman on ‘weaponised interdependence’ in ‘neo‑royalist’ Trump era
American political scientist on how ‘interdependence’ can be exploited as part of the rivalry between major powers.
23 Feb 2026 - 10:05AM
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Food and agriculture
Opinion
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How China’s national food security push could reshape global markets
Amid increasing pressure from trade wars and climate change, Beijing is reframing agriculture as a matter of national security.
22 Feb 2026 - 9:43PM
India
India, Brazil sign rare earths deal to build ‘resilient supply chains’
With China holding a near-monopoly on rare earths production, India and other countries are seeking alternative sources.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:20PM
China-Latin America relations
Chinese steel hit with duties up to US$670 per tonne after Brazil dumping probe
Government anti-dumping investigation found Chinese imports were being sold at unfairly low prices, harming domestic producers.
19 Feb 2026 - 3:42AM
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SCMP Highlights
CATL’s sodium-ion breakthrough, Tesla’s AI training centre: 7 EV reads
From China banning carmakers from selling below cost to Chinese brands’ dominance in Brazil, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
18 Feb 2026 - 3:30PM
China-Latin America relations
Brazil races to China beef cap as 55% tariff risks price collapse
January surge puts 1.1 million tonne cap at risk, as Brasilia weighs export curbs to avert price slump and job losses.
28 Feb 2026 - 12:52AM
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India
India AI summit aims to shift focus from model races to scaled reality
The event offers emerging economies a chance to reframe AI as public infrastructure and work together to put it into public services.
17 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
China-Latin America relations
Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to crime gang
Prosecutors claim Chinese-run distribution network concealed revenue, evaded tax obligations and fostered money laundering of drug proceeds.
14 Feb 2026 - 2:34AM
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Meituan
Meituan warns of US$3.5 billion loss amid intense food delivery price war
Food delivery giant expects losses to continue into at least the first quarter of 2026 ‘due to ongoing competition’.
13 Feb 2026 - 10:15PM
Artificial intelligence
Letters
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AI is taking an invisible toll on humans working alongside it
Readers discuss the mental health toll of AI adoption, early intervention in youth mental health, and ‘love intelligence’.
13 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
US-China relations
US seeks fair China competition, looks to realign Latin America ties
Scott Bessent says Washington wants to reduce security risks without decoupling from Beijing as it steps up engagement across Latin America.
11 Feb 2026 - 6:16AM
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China-Latin America relations
China becomes Brazil’s biggest vehicle exporter in January, surpassing Argentina
The shift ends more than three decades of Argentine dominance, built on Mercosur rules and geographic proximity to Brazil’s car dealers.
10 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM
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China’s private sector
Luckin’s 30,000th store milestone adds buzz to China’s brewing coffee battle
Xiamen-headquartered chain pushes to integrate supply network worldwide and accelerate growth in markets from Asia to the US.
9 Feb 2026 - 7:04PM
China consumption
China failed to hit 2025 soybean meal dependence target. US deal makes it harder
Beijing sees soybeans as the agricultural industry’s biggest vulnerability, while plans to cut their use in animal feed have little success.
9 Feb 2026 - 3:22PM
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China-Latin America relations
Brazil scraps EV tariff break for Chinese carmaker BYD amid pressure from rivals
US, European and Japanese manufacturers combined to lobby for an end to favourable rules for Chinese kit imports.
5 Feb 2026 - 3:25PM
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China energy security
China’s cheap oil flows under strain as US ramps up Iran, Venezuela pressure
US restrictions could lead China to turn to higher-priced barrels in other markets, while it continues to reduce its reliance on oil imports.
5 Feb 2026 - 7:55AM
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Cambodia
Inside an abandoned Cambodian scam centre seized by Thai troops
Fake law enforcement uniforms from nations including China and Singapore were found alongside mock police sets used to intimidate victims.
5 Feb 2026 - 2:02PM
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