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This research explores how China's infrastructural investments in Brazil's agri-food sector have transformed from passive engagement to active political involvement.

July 2, 2026New Political Economy

The repoliticisation of China’s infrastructure investments in the global south: a case study of Brazil’s agri-food system

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JRJúlia Silva RensiUniversity of York TFTomaz Mefano FaresUniversity of York VWValdemar João WeszUniversidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana

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Case study demonstrates how Chinese investments reinforce Brazil's dependency, suggesting active negotiations alter power dynamics.

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This research explores how China's infrastructural investments in Brazil's agri-food sector have transformed from passive engagement to active political involvement.
Conducted interviews with stakeholders involved in Chinese investments in Brazil.
Performed document analysis of contracts and investment agreements.
Examined the phases of Chinese engagement from land acquisitions to infrastructure projects.
Chinese firms now engage with Brazilian authorities, supported by state backing, indicating a shift in negotiation dynamics.
Brazil’s role as a commodity exporter is reinforced, showing increased political contestation around this dependency.
A new phase shows extensive infrastructure projects reinforcing China’s strategic presence in Brazil’s agri-food system.

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Rensi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a45ff3c9ed134303130fb4f https://doi.org/10.1080/13563467.2026.2693639

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