BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping told his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that the two countries could set an example of “self-reliance” in a phone call on Tuesday, state media reported. The two leaders have both sought in recent months to present their countries as staunch defenders of the multilateral trading system – in stark contrast with US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught.

Leaders discussed war in Ukraine, the role of Brics and G20 in defending multilateralism, and COP30 summit, according to Brasilia.

Leaders discussed war in Ukraine, the role of Brics and G20 in defending multilateralism, and COP30 summit, according to Brasilia.