The Global South – representing 85% of humanity and 40% of global GDP – is rewriting the rules of international cooperation as leaders prepare for next week's BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. ✨
In a groundbreaking pre-summit move, China's CPC International Department partnered with media giant CMG to host the 'Peace · Development · Security' forum. 76 countries sent delegates to debate inclusive growth strategies that could reshape everything from trade policies to climate action. 🌱
'This isn't just about economics,' noted one panelist during the hybrid event. 'We're building bridges between emerging markets and established powers – think K-pop meets blockchain meets sustainable infrastructure.' 💡
With youth-driven innovation and South-South cooperation trending globally, the forum spotlighted three key priorities:
🤝 Equal voting power in international institutions
🌐 Digital inclusion for developing economies
🛡️ Collective security beyond traditional alliances
