2026-09-10
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I'm Do Hongyu in Beijing.
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Our first story.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to attend the 18th BRICS Summit
in New Delhi from Saturday to Sunday at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India's Ministry of External Affairs says BRICS leaders will exchange views on strengthening intra-BRICS
cooperation on common priorities and share perspectives on global and regional matters of mutual importance.
So what can we expect from this year's BRICS Summit?
What is the evolving role of the Global South in the global governance?
And how can BRICS address the world's challenges?
Joining us on the line is Wang Xinsong, Associate Professor with the School of Government at Beijing Normal University.
Thank you for joining us, Professor Wang.
Thank you for having me.
As leaders are about to discuss bolstering intro BRICS cooperation and exchange views on global and regional issues,
Which areas of BRICS cooperation do you think hold the greatest potential for tangible progress at this gathering?