Xi Jinping Urges BRICS to Stand United Against Protectionism

Xi Jinping Urges BRICS to Stand United Against Protectionism

At the virtual BRICS summit hosted by Brazil on September 8, 2025, China’s President Xi Jinping delivered a forceful message advocating for a robust multilateral trading system. He emphasized that unilateral trade wars and protectionist policies undermine the global economy particularly impacting developing nations and called for BRICS members to collaborate in resisting these trends. […]

Xi Urges Slovakia's Fico to Champion China–EU Relations

Xi Urges Slovakia’s Fico to Champion China–EU Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his appreciation for Slovakia’s steadfast friendship with China, urging Prime Minister Robert Fico to bolster Beijing’s engagement with the broader European Union. During a meeting in Beijing following a high profile military parade Xi praised Slovakia for its “adherence” to cordial ties with China and called on Bratislava to […]

Brazil's Lula and China’s Xi Discuss BRICS, G20, and Bilateral Ties in Hour-Long Call

Brazil’s Lula and China’s Xi Discuss BRICS, G20, and Bilateral Ties in Hour-Long Call

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an hour long phone conversation on Monday, focusing on the future of BRICS, the G20, and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, according to official statements from both governments. In a statement released by Brazil’s presidential office, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to […]

Questioning the G7’s Relevance in a Rapidly Evolving Global Economy

Questioning the G7’s Relevance in a Rapidly Evolving Global Economy

How Representative Is the G7 Of the World It’s Trying to Lead? The leaders of some of the world’s so-called wealthiest countries travelled to Kananaskis in Alberta, Canada this week, where the 51st G7 Summit takes place from June 16 to 17. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, the present leaders of […]

China Warns G7 Against “Cold War Mentality,” Accuses Bloc of Global Division

China Warns G7 Against “Cold War Mentality,” Accuses Bloc of Global Division

Beijing urges multilateralism ahead of summit, rejects criticism on trade and global influence. Beijing, June 16, 2025 — China has issued a sharp rebuke to the Group of Seven (G7) nations ahead of next week’s summit in Canada, warning the bloc against what it calls a “Cold War mentality” and accusing it of provoking global […]