https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xi-modi-thaw-at-brics-masks-deep-divisions-between-asian-rivalsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xi-modi-thaw-at-brics-masks-deep-divisions-between-asian-rivalshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/xi-modi-thaw-at-brics-masks-deep-divisions-between-asian-rivals#u68404Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:47:50 +0000Chinese President Xi Jinping is pushing for "Greater BRICS" economic ties and has pledged that China will lead cooperation in artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing. While Xi aims to bolster the Global South and expand the bloc's global role, a superficial diplomatic thaw between Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi masks persistent deep divisions between the two Asian rivals. China's push for tech leadership seeks to cement the foundation for broader BRICS cooperation despite these underlying geopolitical frictions.Why it mattersThe BRICS bloc represents a c