Brazil President Bolsonaro accepts invitation to visit China - ambassador

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro attends a ceremony in celebration of 211th anniversary of Brazilian Marine Corps in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil March 7, 2019. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes - Copyright RICARDO MORAES(Reuters)

By Reuters

Published on 08/03/2019 - 16:02•Updated 19/04/2024 - 18:51

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BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro has accepted an invitation to visit China and is evaluating the best date for the trip, Chinese Ambassador in Brasilia Yang Wanming said on Friday.

On the campaign trail, Bolsonaro repeatedly criticized China buying up Brazilian assets as being a strategic threat to the country, but has struck a more conciliatory tone since being elected. Bolsonaro assumed office on Jan. 1 this year.