Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, arrived in China on Wednesday evening for a four-day visit. He intends to revive a Sino-Brazilian relationship with important stakes, but also mark Brazil's return to the international scene.

The Brazilian leader aims to propose a "peace plan" to Ukraine and Russia, drawn up with China and other countries "neutral" in the conflict. The economy will also be at the center of Lula's visit, China having become Brazil's leading economic partner.