China Business Uncovered #2: Brazil's 'Very Chinese Moment'

Program description: China Business Uncovered takes listeners inside China's business world through the eyes of reporters who investigate it firsthand. Featuring open conversations with Caixin journalists, each episode breaks down the most complex developments inside Chinese companies. Tune in to understand how critical stories are covered, what's really happening beneath the surface, and why it matters for businesses and investors operating in and around China. Recorded in Mandarin and produced in English with the help of AI, China Business Uncovered brings Caixin's in-depth investigative reporting to a global audience. Episode intro: Across e-commerce, EVs and mining, Brazil is having a Chinese moment. In this episode, Caixin Global Managing Director Li Xin speaks with reporter Zhao Xuan about how this investment wave is affecting Brazil's local economy and whether the long-promised "country of the future" is finally arriving. Chapters: (01:49): Which Chinese companies are expanding in Brazil? (04:58): Why China and Brazil fit together economically (06:55): How Chinese firms localize (12:18): Chinese carmakers move in (14:41): The battle for Brazil's market (21:40): Is Brazil ready for the AI boom? Read more about Chinese businesses in Brazil: Cover Story: How China Inc. Is Discovering Its New World in Brazil In Depth: How BYD Is Navigating Tariffs and Regulations in Brazil's Auto Market In Depth: How a Chinese Mining Giant Learned to Win in Brazil

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China Business Uncovered #2: Brazil's 'Very Chinese Moment' is an episode from Caixin Global Podcasts by Caixin Global.

This episode is 22:48 long.

This episode was published on Mar 6, 2026.

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