BRICS 2026: Xi Jinping rejects ‘might makes right’ approach, unveils five initiatives for deeper cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the second‑day session of the BRICS 2026 summit, denouncing the “might makes right” approach and unveiling a package of five initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation among the bloc’s members. His remarks positioned China as a vocal advocate for a more balanced global order and underscored the importance of collective progress for the Global South.

The president’s statements came during the summit’s second day, where he emphasized that the rising influence of the Global South is now a central factor shaping multipolarity. He outlined the five initiatives without detailing each, but framed them as operational steps to address the volatile and increasingly risky international landscape.

BRICS, a coalition of emerging economies, has long sought to present an alternative to traditional Western‑led institutions. Xi’s comments signal a continued push for deeper political and economic integration among member nations, potentially affecting trade, investment, and diplomatic alignments for billions of citizens across the participating countries.