Xi Pledges $10 Billion to Bolster Global Development Chinese president in South Africa for BRICS summit also vows to expand cooperation with African countries Caixin Global · Aug 24, 2023
India's Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agree on efforts to de-escalate border tensions India’s prime minister and China’s leader have agreed to intensify efforts to de-escalate tensions at the disputed border between them and bring home thousands of their troops deployed there The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023
PM Modi, President Xi call for speedy disengagement along LAC PM Modi and President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg on August 23, 2023; announcement of talks kept under wraps until next day, just prior to the PM’s departure for Greece The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023
China’s Xi Makes It ‘Next To Impossible’ To Do Business, Hedge Funder Protests Xi Jinping has cast doubt on China's economic allure and foreign investors are frustrated due to the changing business climate. Zenger · Aug 24, 2023
The Problem With Republican Isolationism Republicans believe the US should give up on Ukraine, giving Vladimir Putin a significant and historic triumph. Zenger · Aug 24, 2023
Brics club invites six new members in bid to reshape global order Brics leaders on Thursday announced the admission of six new countries from next year as the club of large and populous emerging economies seeks to reshape the global order. Radio France Internationale · Aug 24, 2023
‘Cyberattack from India’: South Africa portal which claimed Modi ‘refused to get off plane’ A day after a report in South Africa’s Daily Maverick claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “miffed” and had “refused to get off his aircraft” in Pretoria until deputy president Paul Mashatile arrived to receive him, the portal has now alleged cyberattack from India “with a purpose to deny… Newslaundry · Aug 24, 2023
Brics countries agree historic expansion as six new countries invited to join Brics leaders pledge to champion cause of ‘Global South’ with expansion of bloc The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023
PM Modi, Xi likely to attend East Asia Summit, ASEAN meetings in Jakarta Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now considering plans to fly to Jakarta for a very short visit on September 6, and return to India on September 7 just prior to the G20 summit, which begins on September 9. The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
India ‘fully supports’ BRICS expansion as summit continues South African officials say more than 40 countries from the Global South have shown interest in joining the BRICS bloc. Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023
Expansion and a common currency on agenda at BRICS summit Leaders of some of the developing world's most important economies turned Wednesday to the main business of their summit in South Africa, a day after a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the gathering an anti-Western tinge that officials had been hoping to avoid. France 24 · Aug 23, 2023
No explanation after China's Xi Jinping misses key speech at Brics summit Chinese President Xi Jinping unexpectedly skipped a speech he'd been due to give at the Brics summit in South Africa – instead sending his commerce minister to speak about the strength of the Chinese economy and to denounce wealthy nations who seek to contain the growth of developing ones. Radio France Internationale · Aug 23, 2023
First Thing: Donald Trump to turn himself in at Fulton county jail Former president had lawyers negotiate booking to take place during prime viewing hours on Thursday to get maximum TV ratings. Plus, could the vagus nerve be the key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more? The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023
China, Russia and other emerging economies turn to main summit agenda in South Africa Leaders of some of the developing world’s most important economies are turning to the main business of their summit in South Africa after a speech by Russian President Vladimir Putin gave the gathering an anti-Western tinge The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023 Xi Jinping critic flees China to South Korea by jetski Chinese dissident Kwon Pyong, 35, was arrested after becoming stuck in mudflats near Incheon
The Times of India · Aug 23, 2023 Xi Jinping skips speech defending China economy at BRICS business forum JOHANNESBURG: President Xi Jinping failed to attend a business forum in South Africa where he was expected to deliver a speech defending China’s economy and its support for emerging markets, as fears mount that the Asian nation’s struggles could cause global turbulence.
Newslaundry · Aug 23, 2023 The West’s mishandling of Ukraine has made BRICS a brighter alternative for multipolarity As the South African city of Johannesburg hosts the 15th BRICS summit from August 22 to 24, headlines have been devoted to the possibilities of certain anticipated bilateral meets on the sidelines. One such possibility is of Chinese president Xi Jinping and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi having an in-person…
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2023 Rumours swirl after Xi Jinping fails to give key Brics speech Xi was due to address high profile forum in South Africa, but instead his speech was read out by his commerce minister
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2023 ‘Hegemonism not in China’s DNA’: Xi calls for BRICS expansion Xi says China seeks a more just and equitable international order, rejects ‘bloc confrontation’.
France 24 · Aug 22, 2023 BRICS summit of emerging economies gets under way without Putin BRICS leaders meet in South Africa on Tuesday as the loose association of major emerging economies seeks to assert its voice as a counterweight to Western dominance in global affairs. The so-called BRICS nations -- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa -- represent a quarter of the global economy,…
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 Russia's Putin stays away over arrest warrant as leaders of emerging economies meet in South Africa Russian President Vladimir Putin will be notably absent when Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders from the BRICS group of emerging economies begin a three-day summit in South Africa on Tuesday
Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2023 Russia and China seek to further political agendas at Brics summit Russia and China will be looking to gain more political and economic ground in the developing world at the Brics summit in South Africa this week – when an expected joint dose of anti-West grumbling may take on a sharper edge as they move to bring Saudi Arabia closer.
The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023 Morning Digest | All eyes on Modi’s possible meet with Xi in South Africa; Praggnanandhaa heads to World Cup Chess finals, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day
Reason · Aug 21, 2023 China's Industrial Policy Is Failing. Will American Politicians Take Notice? Panic over China's rapid economic growth has fueled all manner of big-government proposals. They're looking even more foolish now.
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023 As Modi lands in South Africa, possible meet with Xi to be watched most closely PM Modi lands in South Africa for BRICS summit, speculation grows over possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra says PM's itinerary still being worked out