Brics summit: China's Xi to skip summit for first time in 12 years; Gordon Chang hints at Jinping's losing influence
Sunday, 6 July 2025 () Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the BRICS Summit in Brazil, fueling speculation about internal political shifts. Premier Li Qiang will lead the delegation instead, while Vladimir Putin will participate via video link. Narendra Modi's attendance and state visit position India as a central figure in the summit, where Brics aims to enhance its representation of the Global South.
For the first time since taking power, Chinese President Xi Jinping is skipping the BRICS Summit, sending Premier Li Qiang to Rio de Janeiro in his place. Xi’s absence raises questions amid global trade turmoil and U.S. tariff threats. While China remains committed to the BRICS vision, experts say...
Kathmandu rally marks 72 years since first Everest summit
A rally wound through the streets of Kathmandu on Thursday, marking 72 years since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first stood atop..
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Sunday, 6 July 2025 ()
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