LIVE: China's President Xi Jinping state visit to Brasilia, Brazil

Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Brasilia caps a diplomatic blitz across South America that has shown Beijing's growing clout in the region and at global forums where it filled a gap left by the U.S. presidential transition. Xi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are expected to sign agreements boosting trade and cooperation across sectors from agribusiness to energy and aerospace during morning meetings at the presidential residence in Brasilia. #China #XiJinping #Brasilia #SouthAmerica #Beijing #USA #Brazil #LuizInacioLuladaSilva #agreement #trade #agribusiness #energy #aerospace #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/