https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-xi-jinping-proposes-brics-open-source-ai-zoneContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-xi-jinping-proposes-brics-open-source-ai-zonehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-s-xi-jinping-proposes-brics-open-source-ai-zone#u71240Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:20:11 +0000President Xi Jinping has pledged to lead artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing cooperation among BRICS nations, specifically proposing the creation of an "open-source AI zone." This initiative aims to strengthen economic ties and expand the bloc's global influence while China continues its technological competition with the United States. Simultaneously, Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the summit sidelines to seek a reset of bilateral relations, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stating the two leaders reached a consensus to act as partners rather t