US CIA Director Visits Brazil to Strengthen Anti-China Alliance

Pressure to Exclude Huawei from 5G International Bidding Intentions

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] William Burns, Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), reportedly made a covert visit to Brazil to discuss measures to counter China, local media reported on the 3rd (local time).

According to reports, Director Burns met with President Jair Bolsonaro, the National Security Advisor, the Minister of Defense, and the Director of Intelligence in Brasilia on the 1st.

During the meeting, both sides are said to have exchanged views on China's expanding influence in South America and the situation in South America, including Venezuela.

The Brazilian presidential office and the U.S. embassy have not officially confirmed Director Burns' visit.

This visit is interpreted as an effort to strengthen the anti-China alliance. Foreign media analyzed that U.S. President Joe Biden is seeking cooperation with President Bolsonaro, who has been considered a political ally of former President Donald Trump, centered on countering China.

It is also analyzed that there is an intention to exert pressure ahead of Brazil's international bidding for fifth-generation mobile communications (5G).

The U.S. government has pressured Brazil to exclude Huawei from the 5G international bidding, warning that using equipment linked to the Chinese Communist Party could lead to the theft of confidential or personal information.

Brazil's 5G international bidding is expected to be conducted next year, extending beyond this year.

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