Xi Jinping Lula UN Cooperation: Strengthening the Global South Amid Regional Tension
On Jan 24, 2026, Presidents Xi Jinping and Lula da Silva stressed UN authority and Global South cooperation in a 45-minute call, signaling a shift in regional power dynamics.
While Washington's influence in Latin America faces new challenges, Beijing and Brasilia are doubling down on their partnership. On January 24, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a strategic phone call to reinforce the authority of the United Nations and expand cooperation across the Global South.
The Xi Jinping Lula UN Cooperation and the Multilateral Front
The 45-minute conversation, confirmed by official readouts on Friday, comes at a time when geopolitical tensions have strained the multilateral system. According to Chinese state media, Xi urged Lula to help protect the interests of emerging economies and resist actions that bypass the UN Security Council.
Lula's office mirrored this sentiment, stating that Brazil remains committed to international law and negotiated diplomacy. Beyond rhetoric, the call led to practical outcomes, including Brazil's decision to ease visa requirements for Chinese nationals, a move expected to foster closer economic and cultural ties.
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