For the sake of development and peace, political micro observation | polishing the golden brick

Today, 10 years later, the BRICS summit has entered South Africa for the third time.

Currently, changes in the world, times, and history are unfolding in unprecedented ways, and human society has reached a critical juncture.

Companions on the Road of Development and Revitalization

Not long ago, at the China Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Innovation Demonstration Park, South African Ambassador to China, Xie Shengwen, came to the online live broadcast room and transformed into a "host" to endorse characteristic good products such as wine and doctoral tea from South Africa.

I hope to let more Chinese people understand South Africa through "live streaming sales", and also hope to have more "good Chinese products" sold in South Africa to achieve mutual benefit. Xie Shengwen said, "Because we are friendly trading partners."

"BRICS and Africa: Deepening Partnership, Promoting Mutual Growth, Achieving Sustainable Development, and Strengthening Inclusive Multilateralism" is the theme of this BRICS Leaders' Meeting.

Companion lies in the prosperity of the Communist Party, and also in the joint progress in adversity. Today, the global economic recovery momentum is unstable, and international institutions predict that the world economy will grow by less than 3% this year. The challenges faced by developing countries are even more severe, and achieving sustainable development goals is a long and arduous task. BRICS countries need to be peers on the path of development and revitalization.

This is a group photo of the leaders of the BRICS countries during the meeting.

High quality partnership is a more comprehensive, close, pragmatic, and inclusive cooperation - "especially in the fields of digital economy, green development, supply chain, etc., to promote exchanges and exchanges in the fields of economy, trade, finance, and finance", "to fully leverage the role of research groups, further expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, strengthen information exchange and technology cooperation", "BRICS countries should broaden cooperation in the field of education, play a good role in vocational education alliances, explore the establishment of digital education cooperation mechanisms, and create a comprehensive education cooperation pattern"

Visual posters of the BRICS Summit hanging on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa

The significance of BRICS cooperation has long exceeded the scope of the five countries, and more and more emerging market countries and developing countries are eager to enter the BRICS.

On August 24th local time, the 15th meeting of BRICS leaders held a special press conference, announcing the expansion of the BRICS membership. Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates were invited to join the BRICS Cooperation Mechanism.

Companions of global governance change

Who can boost the sluggish recovery of the world economy? 91.1% of global respondents chose BRICS countries. On the eve of the 15th meeting of BRICS leaders, a poll showed that the vast majority of respondents expected BRICS countries to play a greater role in global governance.

Emerging market countries and developing countries have contributed up to 80% of world economic growth in the past 20 years, and the global share of GDP has increased from 24% to over 40% in the past 40 years. In March of this year, a UK economic research institution released statistical data showing that in 2022, the BRICS countries, composed of the five major emerging economies, accounted for a greater proportion of the world economy than the Western led G7 at purchasing power parity.

In today's era, the collective rise of emerging market countries and developing countries represented by the BRICS is fundamentally changing the world economic landscape.

On September 28, 2021, the headquarters building of the New Development Bank located in the Shanghai World Expo Park was officially delivered by the Shanghai Municipal Government for use by the New Development Bank.

The headquarters of the New Development Bank is located on the banks of the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China. Since its opening in July 2015, this multilateral financial institution has approved and provided funding support for nearly 100 projects, totaling over 35 billion US dollars.

Strengthening global governance is the correct choice for the international community to share development opportunities and respond to global challenges. The BRICS cooperation mechanism is like a clear stream, leading the way in promoting the transformation of the global governance system and reshaping contemporary international relations.

On the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa, the flags of China and South Africa are hanging

Former Executive Minister of Brazil's Ministry of Industry and Trade, Teixeira, believes that the BRICS countries are an important cooperation mechanism between emerging markets and developing countries, which can make developing countries speak out. "We believe in multilateralism, we believe in a common vision, we believe in common prosperity, and we believe in the same values. It can be affirmed that the BRICS countries have a bright future.".

Promoters of cultural exchange and mutual learning

"I have a job and used the money I earned to buy sofas and refrigerators, painted cement on the exterior walls of my house, and connected to the internet at home. Now I have learned how to contact businesses, purchase, and promote products online." In the village of Mariadinia in the state of Tocantins in northern Brazil, villager Marina's life has gradually changed due to the official operation of a fruit processing plant.

"My dreams have all come true one by one," said Marina excitedly.

This fruit processing factory is sponsored and built by a Chinese company. At present, the processing plant has supplied to many hotels and has also signed contracts with the Brazilian National Supply Company to expand the supply channels to public schools, effectively driving local economic development, gaining praise and trust from the Brazilian people, and writing a good story for the common development and people to people communication between the two countries.

In April this year, Brazilian President Lula traveled a long distance to China.

At present, both China and Brazil are at a critical stage of development: China is comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese path to modernization; The Brazilian government is actively promoting "re industrialization", promoting economic transformation and upgrading, and striving to promote national modernization construction. The shared concepts and common pursuits have enabled China and Pakistan to continuously strengthen strategic docking, tap into cooperation potential, innovate cooperation models, and jointly promote the historical process of developing countries pursuing modernization.

Civilization is diverse and diverse, with diverse paths of development, which is what the world should look like.

Every country wants a better life, and developing countries have the right and ability to independently explore their own unique modernization paths based on their own national conditions. The journey of modernization of human society is bound to encounter setbacks, but the future is ultimately bright.

Looking ahead to the future, in the new era of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, China's commitment, responsibility, and sentiment remain unchanged——

"China is willing to work with its BRICS partners, uphold the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, strengthen strategic partnerships, deepen cooperation in various fields, respond to common challenges with BRICS responsibilities, create a better future with BRICS responsibilities, and jointly sail towards the other side of modernization!"

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