Chinese investment in Brazil pivots from power dams to ice cream, courting consumers - Reuters
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"Brazilians really like technology. He likes it, but he is also very demanding."
— Ricardo Bastos , Executive
"The president (Lula) convinced our CEO that Brazil would be open to our investment."
— Alexandre Baldy , Executive
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Senior vice president of BYD.
Health Minister of Brazil seeking partnerships with China.
Public relations manager for Huawei's consumer business in Brazil.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician and former union leader who served as the President of Brazil.
Director of institutional affairs at Chinese automaker GWM.
CEO of Mixue Brasil, leading the company's expansion in Brazil.
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Mixue's entry into Brazil signifies a broader shift in Chinese investment strategy, focusing on consumer markets rather than large-scale infrastructure projects.
Chinese ice cream and beverage chain Mixue opens its first Brazilian store in São Paulo, marking a shift in Chinese investment from large infrastructure projects to consumer-focused ventures in Brazil.
Chinese ice cream chain Mixue plans a $590 million investment in Brazil, while meal delivery firm Meituan aims to invest $1 billion by 2030, signaling a shift in Chinese investment strategies in Brazil.
Chinese ice cream chain Mixue opens its first store in São Paulo, marking a shift in Chinese investment from large infrastructure projects to targeting Brazil's consumer market.
Mixue's first Brazilian location opens, marking the brand's arrival in South America amid a fresh tide of Chinese investment, building on economic ties that have already displaced the U.S. as the continent’s top trading partner.
Chinese ice cream and beverage chain Mixue opens its first Brazilian store in São Paulo, marking a shift in Chinese investment from large infrastructure projects to targeting Brazil's consumer market.
Chinese companies, including Mixue, are shifting focus from large infrastructure projects to consumer-facing services in Brazil, reflecting a new wave of investment in the country's market.
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