Editor's note: The BRICS countries and emerging market economies have become a driving force for global growth and have been trying to build a truly democratic, fair and just world order. BRICS member states have also called for establishing partnerships to promote cooperation in digitalization, industrialization and innovation.
People walk near the venue of the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Aug. 21, 2023.
Since the Russia-Ukraine conflict broke out, the major power game has intensified, a vast number of developing countries have become more marginalized, and Western domination in international relations and agendas has become increasingly obvious. It is because of these factors that the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, to be held from Tuesday to Thursday, has attracted wider global attention.
SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY The emergence of BRICS has raised hopes that win-win partnerships can foster the development of Africa. The BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) oppose Cold War mentality and hegemonism, and are committed to promoting multilateralism, mutual respect, cooperation, fairness and justice, by cementing a global alternative that represents the trend of history.
