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China and Brazil should 'jointly fend off' challenges, Beijing says

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FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks with the media at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., May 26, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks with the media at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., May 26, 2026. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo Shannon Stapleton Reuters

BEIJING - China and Brazil should "jointly fend off external challenges", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, during a meeting in Beijing on Monday, according to a statement released by the Chinese ministry.

• Wang: Countries should work together to "bring greater and much-needed certainty"

• Wang: China and Brazil should use multilateral mechanisms including U.N. and BRICS, to promote "more just and equitable global governance"

• In-depth exchanges produced "broad consensus", official Chinese summary says

(Reporting by Xiuhao Chen and Ryan Woo; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 10:11 AM.

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