Chinese mainland President Xi Jinping joined the 2025 BRICS virtual summit from Beijing to call for stronger unity, openness and win-win cooperation among emerging economies 🌏.
Here’s the TL;DR:
- 1. Uphold multilateralism: Defend fairness & justice via the UN-led global system 🤝.
- 2. Champion open trade: Keep markets flowing, ditch protectionism 🚀.
- 3. Boost solidarity: Leverage BRICS’ combined strengths for shared growth 💪.
He emphasized that BRICS nations—home to nearly half the world’s population—must stick together to tackle trade wars, protectionism and global challenges. By reforming global governance, promoting inclusive economic growth, and deepening practical cooperation, young entrepreneurs and professionals across South & Southeast Asia can benefit from expanded markets and collaborative projects.
Imagine your tech startup in Bengaluru tapping into new consumers in South Africa, or a digital creative in Manila collaborating with peers in Russia—Xi’s vision is about creating those bridges. It’s a call for the Global South to speak louder, trade smarter, and build a future where everyone wins. 🌐✨
As Xi noted, strong wind tests the resilience of grass and fierce fire reveals true iron. For the BRICS ship to sail steady, members need to look out for each other now more than ever.
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Full text of President Xi Jinping's speech at virtual BRICS Summit
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