2026-09-13
27 分钟Chinese President Xi Jinping has attended the BRICS summit
and met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
Beyond the headlines, what bigger message is President Xi sending to the world?
Welcome to World Today, a special edition on BRICS with Miguel Anna in Beijing.
President Xi Jinping has called on BRICS countries
to stand on the right side of history and play a pioneering role in maintaining peace and stability.
Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, President Xi said BRICS has become the world's most influential platform
for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, safeguarding the interests of the global south.
In a keynote speech at the summit, he also outlined four areas where BRICS should take the lead.
Innovative development, common and sustainable security, mutual learning among civilizations,
and fairer global governance.
China will assume the BRICS presidency next year and host the 19th BRICS Summit.
To explore this and more, we're joined by Dr. Joseph Mahoney,
professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University.
Great to have you.
Glad to join you.
Dr. Yao Shujie, Changkong Professor of Economics at Chongqing University.
Welcome to our show as always.
Nice to join you.
Professor Yao, at the New Delhi's BRICS summit, President Xi Jinping called on BRICS countries