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Post on X Claims China Abandoned Brazil in Trade War with U.S., But Official Statements and Data Prove Growing Partnership
A viral post on X claims that China has stated it “will not help Brazil in the trade war with the U.S.” The publication mimics a news report but does not provide any sources to support the claim.
The most important thing: there is no public record that the statement was made by Chinese authorities.
Official Statements Reinforce Cooperation
On July 28, the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, stated that the country is willing to “work with Brazil” to address the 50% tariff announced by Donald Trump.
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A few days later, on August 6, Chancellor Wang Yi reinforced this position. In a phone conversation with the President’s Special Advisor Celso Amorim, Wang Yi expressed support for Brazil against “unjustified external interference” in the country’s internal affairs.
Thus, the version presented in the post does not correspond to what is documented in official statements.
Investments and Trade Prove Partnership
Furthermore, the latest data shows continuity and strengthening of the relationship between the two countries. China made Brazil its 2nd largest investment destination in the first half of 2025, behind only Indonesia.
The data is from the China Global Investment Tracker, a platform maintained by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).
Trade also points in the same direction. China, the world’s largest soybean buyer, has been replacing part of the American supply with Brazilian sources.
In July, Chinese imports of soybeans from Brazil reached 10.39 million tons, compared to 9.12 million in the same month of 2024. This volume represented 89% of all purchases of the grain that month.
Another move was the approval granted by the Chinese government for 183 Brazilian companies to export coffee to the country.
Chinese authorities highlighted the measure on X as a sign of trade openness, in contrast to the stance of the United States, which chose to impose tariffs on Brazil.
These elements demonstrate an expanding relationship, contrary to the interpretation suggested in the investigated post.
Who Created the False Publication
The post was made by an account on X that has 113,000 followers. By the time of checking, the post had reached 671,000 views, 21,000 likes, and 2,000 shares.
The profile presents itself as a channel for “quality information,” “at the service of democracy and clarity of facts.”
It claims to operate independently and often publishes content in a news format, focusing on national and international politics.
Comprova contacted the account to understand the sources used and the objectives of the publication but did not receive a response.
Why the Publication Went Viral
The text uses linguistic resources that amplify emotional appeal. The choice of siren emoji and the word “ABANDONED” in uppercase conveys a sense of urgency.
The image of Lula with his head down and hand on his face visually reinforces an idea of fragility, without explaining the context of the photo.
Moreover, the simplification of the message — “China says it will not help Brazil in the trade war” — creates a direct and dramatic framing.
The absence of diplomatic or commercial details leads the reader to believe in a clear rupture, which is not supported by official records.
This combination of alarmist language, suggestive imagery, and simplification of facts helps explain the post’s reach.
Why Comprova Investigated
Comprova monitors suspicious content circulating on social media and messaging apps. The priority is to fact-check publications with high reach regarding public policies, health, climate change, elections, and virtual scams.
In this case, the post reached hundreds of thousands of views, creating misinformation about Brazilian foreign policy and the relationship with China.
Consulted sources: articles from journalistic outlets and the China Global Investment Tracker platform, which monitors international investment flows.
Readers can suggest new verifications to Comprova via WhatsApp +55 11 97045-4984.
With information from UOL.
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