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Xi proposes AI, trade, and digital industry initiatives at BRICS summit

The summit also marked China's upcoming chairmanship in 2027 and included proposals to strengthen the Global South.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, proposing new initiatives in AI, trade, digital industry, smart manufacturing and talent development. The summit, held over two days, also announced China’s upcoming chairmanship in 2027 and a joint declaration on global governance.

Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Saturday, calling for greater cooperation among BRICS members.1 Xi urged BRICS to advance innovation‑driven development, uphold peace and stability, facilitate mutual learning between civilizations, and reform global governance.1 He proposed five initiatives: artificial intelligence, trade and investment facilitation, digital industry, smart manufacturing, and talent development.3

Xi also called for a new industrialization initiative using AI among BRICS countries.4 The summit was held in New Delhi, India, and lasted two days, with Xi attending Session I and Session II.1,2,3 Xi announced that China will take the BRICS chairmanship in 2027 and will lead the group into its third "golden decade."1

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Xi's visit injected fresh impetus into BRICS cooperation and highlighted four proposals to strengthen the Global South.5 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned about geopolitical tensions and called for converting summit agreements into tangible action.6 The BRICS group, now expanded to 11 members, represents about half the world’s population and a significant share of global economic output.6

The summit concluded with a joint declaration expressing concern over Middle East and Sudan tensions and calling for dialogue.6

“"China, based on its own capabilities, has played an outstanding role in BRICS cooperation," said B.R. Deepak.”
B.R. Deepak, director of the Centre of Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University1

Why it matters

  • BRICS is a group of major developing economies founded in 2006, originally Brazil, Russia, India, and China, and now expanded to 11 members.6

  • The 18th BRICS Summit was held in New Delhi, India, from 12 to 13 September 2026.1,2

  • The summit aimed to discuss cooperation in areas such as AI, trade, digital industry, and global governance.3,4

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