On March 26, 2023, President Xi Jinping sent a message of sympathy to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Xi Jinping said that upon learning of President Lula’s postponement of his visit to China due to influenza and pneumonia, he would like to extend his sincere sympathy and solicitude to President Lula and wish Mr. President a speedy recovery. Xi Jinping also welcomed Lula to visit China at an early time of mutual convenience.