Xi proposes five BRICS initiatives to deepen Global South cooperation

At the 18th BRICS summit, Xi Jinping proposed five initiatives spanning AI, trade facilitation, digital industry, smart manufacturing, and talent development, aiming to strengthen intra-BRICS cooperation and amplify the Global South's collective voice. The proposals are broad and lack specific implementation details, so their practical impact remains uncertain. This signals China's continued push to position BRICS as a counterweight to Western-led institutions.