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Chinese President Xi Jinping's plane in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 17, 2024. /CMG)

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Xi Jinping arrives in Brazil for G20 Summit, state visit

Xi has visited Brazil four times, and he said in a written statement upon his arrival that he feels very close to the country.

Nov 18 – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday landed in Rio de Janeiro at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for the 19th G20 Summit and a state visit to Brazil.

The Chinese president was warmly welcomed by senior Brazilian government officials. The Brazilian Air Force played a ceremonial salute, and honor guards lined both sides of the red carpet.

Xi has visited Brazil four times, and he said in a written statement upon his arrival that he feels very close to the country.

Calling the Latin American country a “like-minded friend,” Xi said he hopes his visit will further enhance China-Brazil relations and promote synergy between the two countries’ development strategies.

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