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BRICS Summit 2026: China Looks To AI, Climate, A Fairer World Order

BRICS Summit 2026: China Looks To AI, Climate, A Fairer World Order
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Source: Outlook India | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 05:13:04 UTC

Key Points

  • BRICS marks its 20th anniversary and has grown to 11 member countries and 10 partner countries.
  • The 18th BRICS Summit is being held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, with Chinese President Xi Jinping arriving at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Xi held a bilateral meeting with Modi, and his delegation includes Foreign Minister Wang Yi and senior Chinese Communist Party official Cai Qi.
  • China views artificial intelligence and climate change as key areas for BRICS cooperation, especially to support developing countries and the Global South.
  • Ren Yan of People's Daily says the India-China border dispute should not define bilateral ties and points to restored flights and people-to-people exchanges.
  • China is expected to assume the BRICS presidency and host the grouping's summit next year, with technology likely to be a major priority.
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