Rio brand: why Brazil is courting China
Economist Podcasts19 Marras 2024

Rio brand: why Brazil is courting China

Trade ties between the two countries have been increasing for over a decade. The election of Donald Trump for a second term means the relationship could now become even closer. Going to space could harm human health (7:57). And why Britain has such miserable mobile-phone service (14:43).


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