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Xi Jinping Champions Global South Unity at BRICS Meeting

9/9/2025

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On September 8, Chinese President Xi Jinping participated in a BRICS Leaders Virtual Meeting, focusing on multilateralism and Global South cooperation.
He urged BRICS to promote openness and inclusiveness, suggesting three actions to improve global governance.
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution supporting collaboration between the UN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), backed by nearly 40 countries.
Analysts note the SCO's influence in advocating for smaller states in global discussions.
The resolution signifies the Global South's push for unity and a rules-based international order against unilateralism.

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On September 8, Chinese President Xi Jinping participated in a BRICS Leaders Virtual Meeting, focusing on multilateralism and Global South cooperation.
He urged BRICS to promote openness and inclusiveness, suggesting three actions to improve global governance.
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution supporting collaboration between the UN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), backed by nearly 40 countries.
Analysts note the SCO's influence in advocating for smaller states in global discussions.
The resolution signifies the Global South's push for unity and a rules-based international order against unilateralism.