The 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi brought together leaders of major emerging economies to promote inclusive global governance, strengthen multilateralism, and foster sustainable global economic growth. During the summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the 20th anniversary of BRICS cooperation, noting that it has been 20 years of self-reliance and self-strengthening. He emphasized that BRICS countries have actively explored development paths suited to their own national conditions, setting an example of unity among emerging markets and developing countries.
On the sidelines of the summit, the People's Daily released a video titled "Through Xi's Eyes: Finding the answer to the 'warmth of BRICS,'" which showcases the warmth of multilateral cooperation and how China's development philosophy resonates across the Global South. The video features Busi Mabuza, South African chairperson of the BRICS Business Council, who stressed that emerging nations share a common bond: "Because most of the Global South countries are recently emerging from developing nation status, they understand the importance of not leaving anybody behind." She added that BRICS "has opened up relationships in markets that are not just large, but that believe in multilateralism, that believe in supporting BRICS partners through sharing of technology, through sharing of skills."
R. Deepak, professor of Chinese studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, observed that Xi's early years laid the foundation for his people-centered approach and poverty alleviation strategies. Such grassroots governance, Deepak noted, deeply resonates with nations of the Global South that share similar developmental journeys and strive to build a better life for their people. This resonance is crucial as it underscores a shared vision for development that prioritizes people and practical improvements.
The implications of this summit and the highlighted video are significant. They demonstrate that China's development philosophy, which emphasizes self-reliance, unity, and people-centered governance, is gaining traction among Global South nations. This alignment could lead to stronger South-South cooperation, with countries sharing technology, skills, and knowledge to address common challenges. As the video reflects, for people across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, development is not an abstract concept but concrete improvements, from a paved road to a new job. As nations come together for this common goal, the paths to development and modernization open up to more possibilities.
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