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Xi to visit India for BRICS summit, first trip in 7 years
South China Morning PostLO·CN · IN · KG·1 day ago
The upcoming BRICS summit is expected to be hampered by internal disagreements as the bloc's expansion introduces more conflicting interests among members. This reduces the likelihood of significant joint actions or a bold collective statement, reflecting a shift from earlier cohesion.
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Internal divisions within BRICS persist, exacerbated by the recent summit in India and ongoing expansion efforts. Key points of contention include the wars in Iran and Ukraine, and concerns over Chinese economic dominance, which are assessed to hinder unified action. The extent to which these divisions will impact future bloc cohesion and alignment with Western positions remains uncertain.