The Chinese agenda here is layered, wanting BRICS to harden into a genuine counter to the West while simultaneously building an entente with Washington.

The summit is being hosted by India and will bring together leaders of the BRICS grouping for discussions on key global and economic issues. | India News

BRICS has grown from a 2001 Goldman Sachs economic idea into an 11-member Global South bloc, with India hosting its 2026 summit in Delhi.

BRICS leaders convene in New Delhi to address global trade disputes and regional crises, focusing on economic resilience and cooperation.

As leaders gather in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, China says it is ready to work with all BRICS partners to deepen cooperation and strengthen the grouping’s role as a…