China Backs Brazil Against Tariff 'Bullying'

China has openly declared its support for Brazil in the face of what it terms as 'bullying behaviour' involving excessive tariffs, as stated in a phone conversation between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Celso Amorim, special advisor to the Brazilian president.

Wang Yi emphasized to Amorim that China stands with Brazil in its quest to safeguard its sovereign rights, opposing what it considers 'unreasonable' external meddling in Brazil's internal affairs. The statement, however, refrained from mentioning the U.S. directly.

This telephone diplomacy from Beijing underscores its global positioning against protectionist measures, as it continues to fortify alliances beyond its immediate geopolitical sphere, particularly in key partnerships such as with Brazil.

(With inputs from agencies.)