Trump vows bigger tariffs for ‘anti-American' policies as China urges Brics cohesion
'As the leading bloc of the Global South, Brics countries should … strive to be a pioneering force in advancing the reform of global governance,' Li said in a speech delivered at the
Brics summit on Sunday and released on Monday morning.
At an event widely seen as a direct challenge to the Western-led world order, the premier said member states should uphold independence, show a sense of responsibility and take greater action to build consensus and pool their strengths.
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Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs but avoid direct mention of US, Israel
Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs but avoid direct mention of US, Israel
As the clock counts down to the end of a temporary tariff truce with the US on Wednesday, Li called for improving global governance.
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