Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role

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   Xi Jinping pushes "Greater BRICS" ties and AI cooperation at Delhi summit

   Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled initiatives on Sunday, September 13, to deepen economic, trade, and technology ties among Greater BRICS nations. Speaking in New Delhi, Xi urged the bloc to unite the Global South and take an active peacemaking role in the Middle East war. He pledged Chinese leadership in fostering AI and smart manufacturing cooperation through an "open ecosystem AI," while denouncing "might-makes-right logic." The summit also served as a venue for Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek a reset of bilateral relations.

   Why it matters

   India serves as the BRICS 2026 chair, with China set to take over as chair in 2027. This summit marks Xi's first trip to India in seven years. The push for a Greater BRICS framework aims to transform the grouping into a practical development platform for the Global South.

   What is confirmed

   • Xi Jinping visited New Delhi on September 13 for the BRICS summit.
   • Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi met to discuss resetting ties between India and China.
   • Xi Jinping called for BRICS to take a peacemaking role in the Middle East war.
   • China pledged to lead cooperation in AI and smart manufacturing among BRICS nations.
   • Xi Jinping stated that "might makes right" logic should have been discarded long ago.
   • India is the BRICS 2026 chair and China is the 2027 chair.

   What to watch next

   • Implementation details of the five initiatives for Greater BRICS cooperation
   • Official agreements on the transition of the BRICS chair from India to China
   • Specific diplomatic outcomes from the Xi-Modi bilateral talks regarding border or trade tensions
   Sources used for this update (20)

   1. Reuters — China's Xi lands in Delhi for BRICS summit and talks with Modi
   2. The Guardian — Xi Jinping gets red carpet at Brics summit amid thaw in India-China relations
   3. Reuters — China's Xi urges BRICS to take on peacemaking role in Middle East war
   4. Bloomberg.com — Xi Sits Down With Modi During First Trip to India in Seven Years
   5. AP News — India’s Modi and China’s Xi seek to reset ties on BRICS sidelines
   6. South China Morning Post — Breaking | Chinese leader pledges to help Brics nations with AI and smart manufacturing
   7. Reuters — Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role
   8. Bloomberg.com — Xi Pitches His AI Vision at BRICS Summit as China Duels With US
   9. CNBC — China's Xi urges BRICS nations to work towards peace in the Middle East
   10. CNBC — Xi says China will take lead to foster AI, tech cooperation among BRICS countries
   11. NDTV — At BRICS, Xi Jinping Denounces 'Might-Makes-Right Logic', Vows 'Open Ecosystem AI'
   12. The Times of India — ‘Might makes right’ logic should have been discarded long ago: Xi at Brics Summit
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