Brics summit: China's Xi to skip summit for first time in 12 years; Gordon Chang hints at Jinping's losing influence
Sunday, 6 July 2025 () Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the BRICS Summit in Brazil, fueling speculation about internal political shifts. Premier Li Qiang will lead the delegation instead, while Vladimir Putin will participate via video link. Narendra Modi's attendance and state visit position India as a central figure in the summit, where Brics aims to enhance its representation of the Global South.
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