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WHO 'regrets' Trump decision to pull US from organisation

21-01-2025 11:08 Trump directs US withdrawal from the World Health Organization, triggering "significant restructuring" in the organisation's future.

Trump trade war to hurt US farmers more as China turns to Brazil

11-12-2024 14:10 Donald Trump’s initial trade war with China devastated American soybean farmers, slashing exports by nearly 80%. As tensions mount for a possible reprise, the stakes are higher: China has diversified its agricultural imports, turning to Brazil, Argentina, and Australia for staples like soy, corn, and cotton.

Xi, Lula meet in Brasília to 'enhance' diplomatic ties

20-11-2024 10:52 Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit Brazil to strengthen ties with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, focusing on enhancing trade relations, aligning development strategies, and marking 50 years of diplomatic relations.

by Ramon Sahmkow, AFP

From ‘assassins’ to ally? Milei caps turnaround by meeting China's Xi

19-11-2024 13:40 Half-hour discussion with Chinese premier takes place on sidelines of G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janiero.

World leaders pledge to work with Trump as he claims US election win

06-11-2024 07:34 World leaders raced to congratulate Donald Trump as he claimed a stunning US election victory over Kamala Harris, while financial markets also rose.

Eramet buys out Tsingshan from Argentina lithium project

24-10-2024 17:50 French miner Eramet SA to buy back Tsingshan Holding Group Co’s stake in an Argentinian lithium project

Xi’s ‘strategic patience’ pays off as Milei U-turns on China ties

10-10-2024 13:20 President Javier Milei has surprised everyone by changing his approach to the Asian giant. Jorge Malena, a specialist in contemporary Chinese politics and international relations, explains the “realism and pragmatism” behind the La Libertad Avanza leader’s shift in stance.

by Cecilia Degl'Innocenti

Rio Tinto expands lithium bet with biggest deal since 2007

09-10-2024 14:15 Rio Tinto Group has agreed to purchase Arcadium Lithium Plc in an all-cash deal valuing the US-listed miner at US$6.7 billion.

Macron says free-trade deal with Mercosur is unfair for local farmers

02-10-2024 16:48 French President Emmanuel Macron again criticises Mercosur-European Union free-trade deal with, saying accord would put European companies and agricultural workers at a disadvantage.

Lula seeks to lead push for global AI rules during Brazil’s G20

23-09-2024 17:33 As the planet’s largest economies struggle to forge consensus on the future of artificial intelligence, Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wants to ensure the developing world isn’t left out of the debate.

Argentina poised for first China corn cargoes in 15 years

02-07-2024 15:50 Argentina is preparing corn shipments to China that will be the first in 15 years, the latest move by the two countries to expand agricultural trade.

Milei considers China visit as he heads to Italy for G7

13-06-2024 19:30 Pope Francis and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva among special guests attending the G7 Leaders Summit in Italy on June 13-15, which is hosted by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

China’s US$8.5 billion in steel spurs Latin America toward tariffs

21-05-2024 14:48 One after another, Latin American nations are following in the footsteps of the United States and Europe by imposing prohibitive tariffs on Chinese imports — a strain in what’s been an otherwise cozy relationship. 

Foreign Minister Diana Mondino says 'Chinese people are the same'

03-05-2024 16:28 During questioning about Beijing’s deep space station in Neuquén, Argentina’s foreign minister makes diplomatic faux pas by declaring that it is difficult to tell who is a citizen and who is a military officer because “all Chinese people are the same.”

Central Bank chief Bausili among top officials headed to China

18-04-2024 18:02 Top government officials are preparing to visit China in the next few weeks as President Javier Milei ditches his aggressive rhetoric against Beijing in a bid to deepen ties with a key trade partner.

Argentine delegation inspects Chinese space station in Neuquén

18-04-2024 14:42 Group of government officials, scientists and experts visit controversial deep space station run by Beijing; Inspection comes after heavy pressure from Washington.

Milei sees long slog ahead to bring Argentina reforms he pledged

05-04-2024 11:14 While Milei made shutting down the Central Bank and dollarising the economy centrepieces of his political campaign, he acknowledges plans are going to take a lot longer than he expected. 

Milei talks up his peso plans, China, Trump and Israel

05-04-2024 09:44 Libertarian leader discusses fiscal and monetary plans, his approach to one of his country’s biggest trading partners and creditors, and much more in interview with Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait.

Messi denies political snub was behind Hong Kong no-show

20-02-2024 13:16 Lionel Messi declares his absence in Hong Kong two weeks ago was due to injury.

Chinese cities pull Argentina matches after Messi no-show

10-02-2024 10:26 Argentina had announced a tour in China from March 18 to 26, during which it was to face Nigeria in Hangzhou and Ivory Coast in Beijing. But after Messi sat out a high-profile friendly between Inter Miami and a select XI in Hong Kong last week, sports bosses have cancelled the matches.