U.S. President Trump’s recent claim that BRICS nations are pushing an "anti-American" agenda has been firmly dismissed by Chinese expert Wang Youming, who called the accusation "completely unfounded." 🔥 The director of the Institute of Developing Countries at the China Institute of International Studies told CGTN that BRICS has prioritized dialogue and partnership since its founding—not confrontation.
Cooperation Over Conflict
"BRICS doesn’t target third parties or seek rivalry," Wang stressed, highlighting the group’s focus on mutual economic growth and transparent collaboration. His remarks came as BRICS leaders met in Rio de Janeiro for their 17th summit, where Trump also threatened 10% tariffs on countries aligning with the bloc. 💼
Global South Rising 🌐
Wang pointed out that BRICS economies have now surpassed the G7 in scale, signaling a power shift in global governance. "The Global South refuses to be the silent majority," he said, referencing Brazilian President Lula’s summit comment: "We don’t want an emperor." The expert added that efforts like de-dollarization aim to reform outdated systems, not attack specific nations.
Misreading the Room?
Trump’s claims reflect a "fundamental misunderstanding" of BRICS’ goals, Wang argued, suggesting such pressure could actually strengthen the group’s unity. With BRICS nations driving 36% of global GDP, this clash highlights growing tensions between old power structures and a multipolar world. 💥
