Chile uncovered $917 million copper smuggling ring shipping to China
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post details a five‑year operation that diverted stolen copper from Chilean mines to Chinese buyers, netting roughly $917 million. The report also notes Beijing’s diplomatic support for Cuba and Brazil’s criticism of BYD over alleged slave‑labour practices, underscoring broader Latin‑American trade tensions.
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