The research center said its survey also found a "marked departure" from the results of a 2023 survey, with more people seeing China as the world's leading economic power. A median of 41 percent saw China as the top economy, compared with a 39 percent median who named the United States.

The suction caissons – developed under the Made in China 2025 project – will be used to secure deep-sea oil platforms in Brazil.

In May 2025, Huang Yehua (middle), president of CNOOC Petroleum Brasil Ltda, conducts a survey on the "Nan Hai 8" drilling platform. The drilling platform is currently moored at a port in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Courtesy of CNOOC Petroleum Brasil Ltda

Every major economy that is not the United States or China, which has a disproportionate share of HPC national labs as well as hyperscaler and cloud

Authorities from Brazil and China signed this week an agreement to start the studies for the construction of a railway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, which would bring South America's largest country closer to the Asian giant trade-wise.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to impose 50% tariffs on all products from Brazil starting August 1, which could have a sharp impact on South America's agricultural powerhouse.

Brazil's government minimizes the projected impact on economic growth from the 50% US tariff threat. While oil remains exempt, other industries like aerospace may feel the pinch. President Lula seeks negotiation with Trump,

Brazil believes it can withstand Trump’s 50 percent tariff, and aides to Lula say he is unlikely to shrink from a confrontation with the White House.