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A soybean field during a harvest near Mambai, Goias state, Brazil, in March 2026.

China Buys Brazil’s Soy and Beef—Not Its Loyalty

A survey shows commercial dependence has not led to political alignment.

BRASILIA, BRAZIL - MARCH 30: President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gestures during tour FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy during ahead of the upcoming World Cup Australia - New Zealand 2023 at Alborada Palace on March 30, 2023 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Andressa Anholete/Getty Images)

Courting Lula, China Seeks to Show It Has More to Offer than the U.S.

The Brazilian president’s trip to Beijing will be shaped by numerous agreements and investment promises.

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