Cementing the Foundation for BRICS Cooperation and Bolstering the Strength of the Global South

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   Xi Jinping pushes for "Greater BRICS" and Global South unity at summit

   President Xi Jinping is leveraging the BRICS summit to expand the bloc's global influence through "Greater BRICS" economic ties and leadership in AI and technology cooperation. Xi called for BRICS nations to unite the Global South and maintain a stabilizing role in international affairs. While Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are attempting to reset their bilateral relationship on the sidelines of the event, reports indicate this diplomatic thaw may obscure persistent deep divisions between the two Asian rivals.

   Why it matters

   BRICS serves as a primary vehicle for non-Western powers to challenge existing global governance structures. The relationship between China and India is critical to the bloc's internal stability. Efforts to integrate advanced technology and broader economic ties aim to increase the group's leverage against traditional global powers.

   What is confirmed

   • President Xi Jinping called for BRICS countries to strengthen Global South unity and play a stabilizing role in global affairs.
   • Xi Jinping is promoting "Greater BRICS" economic ties to increase the bloc's global role.
   • China will take the lead in fostering technology and AI cooperation among BRICS nations.
   • President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are seeking to reset ties during the BRICS summit.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The diplomatic thaw between Xi and Modi masks deep divisions between China and India.
   • Xi Jinping received a red carpet welcome at the summit.

   What to watch next

   • Formal agreements on AI and technology cooperation frameworks
   • Official joint statements regarding the specific goals of "Greater BRICS"
   • Concrete policy shifts in India-China bilateral relations following the summit
   Sources used for this update (7)

   1. The Guardian — Xi Jinping gets red carpet at Brics summit amid thaw in India-China relations
   2. AP News — India’s Modi and China’s Xi seek to reset ties on BRICS sidelines
   3. Reuters — Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role
   4. CNBC — Xi says China will take lead to foster AI, tech cooperation among BRICS countries
   5. fmprc.gov.cn — Cementing the Foundation for BRICS Cooperation and Bolstering the Strength of the Global South
   6. Bloomberg.com — Xi-Modi Thaw at BRICS Masks Deep Divisions Between Asian Rivals
   7. english.www.gov.cn — Xi calls on BRICS to unite Global South, deepen cooperation
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