China’s Xi Jinping called for stronger Global South ties during the a session on Day 2 of Brics 2026 Summit on Sunday.
XI put forth five initiatives in areas ranging from AI to trade to deepen cooperation among the “Greater BRICS” emerging economies, as Beijing seeks to weld the grouping into a practical platform for Global South development
Xi Urges Global Cooperation for Fair International Order
During the recent Summit, Xi Jinping emphasized the need for a rules-based international order, asserting that global regulations should be shaped collaboratively by all nations. He criticized the prevailing ‘might makes right’ mentality and called on countries in the Global South to collectively uphold principles such as international law, sovereign equality, and non-interference in internal affairs. Xi further advocated for the peaceful resolution of disputes and the equitable application of rules, rejecting any double standards in their enforcement.
