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China's President Xi Jinping lands in South Africa for BRICS summit
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 03:18 AM
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Xi Jinping arrived in South Africa to attend the opening of the BRICS leaders’ summit, marking the start of the five‑nation gathering.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in South Africa to take part in the BRICS summit, a meeting of the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and host South Africa. His arrival signals the commencement of the multi‑day gathering of the five major emerging economies.
The summit will focus on deepening economic cooperation, trade ties and coordinated responses to global challenges. Delegates are expected to discuss issues ranging from supply‑chain resilience to climate finance.
Analysts say the forum provides a rare venue for the members to align their positions on geopolitical matters, with Xi’s participation underscoring China’s intent to play a leading role within the bloc.
The summit will focus on deepening economic cooperation, trade ties and coordinated responses to global challenges. Delegates are expected to discuss issues ranging from supply‑chain resilience to climate finance.
Analysts say the forum provides a rare venue for the members to align their positions on geopolitical matters, with Xi’s participation underscoring China’s intent to play a leading role within the bloc.