Wednesday, June 22, 2022

At BRICS Summit Chinese President Xi Warns About Expanding Military Alliances

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech in virtual format at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum, June 22, 2022. (Photo by Xinhua)  

France 24: Xi warns about 'expanding military alliances' at BRICS summit: state media 

Beijing (AFP) – Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against "expanding" military ties on Wednesday in a speech ahead of a virtual summit with top leaders from Russia, India, Brazil and South Africa. 

Beijing is hosting the meeting of the influential club of BRICS emerging economies, which accounts for more than 40 percent of the global population and nearly a quarter of the world's gross domestic product. 

Three of its members -- China, India and South Africa -- have abstained from voting on a United Nations resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine.  

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More News On President Xi's Remarks At The BRICS Summit  

China says Ukraine crisis has sounded alarm for humanity -- AP

Xi urges BRICS business community to upgrade cooperation, warns against politicizing global economy -- Global Times  

Xi Slams Sanctions for 'Weaponizing' World Economy at BRICS Open -- Bloomberg

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