Xi Jinping’s BRICS Summit Speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in South Africa on Monday to attend the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. All leaders of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) are attending, with Russian President Vladimir Putin participating via videoconference. In addition, more than 40 other heads of state are also attending, according to South Africa, the host of the BRICS summit this year.
Key Points:
- Changes in the world are bringing human society to a critical juncture.
- An open, inclusive, clean, and beautiful world is desired for enduring peace, universal security, and common prosperity.
- The rise of emerging markets is fundamentally changing the global landscape.
- BRICS is a positive and stable force for good that will continue to grow.
- China hopes to see more countries join the BRICS cooperation mechanism.
According to Xi’s statement, “The gathering between BRICS countries and more than 50 other countries in South Africa today is not an exercise of asking countries to take sides, nor an exercise of creating bloc confrontation. Rather, it is an endeavor to expand the architecture of peace and development. I am glad to note that over 20 countries are knocking on the door of BRICS. China hopes to see more joining the BRICS cooperation mechanism.”
HOT TAKE: Xi Jinping’s speech at the BRICS Summit emphasizes China’s commitment to an open and inclusive world, as well as the importance of the BRICS economic bloc in shaping global dynamics. China seeks to promote global multipolarity and greater democracy in international relations. Additionally, China hopes to expand the membership of the BRICS cooperation mechanism, welcoming more countries to join. By highlighting its stance against hegemonism and major-power competition, China aims to position itself as a force for peace and common good.
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