BRICS has always championed dialogue over confrontation and partnership over alliance, according to Wang Youming, director of the Institute of Developing Countries at the China Institute of International Studies. Wang dismissed accusations that BRICS pursues an “anti-American” agenda as unfounded.
“BRICS is not about targeting any third party or engaging in confrontation,” Wang stated. “It remains open and transparent, pursuing mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.”
Wang’s remarks came as BRICS leaders gathered for their annual summit, amid global discussions about the group’s growing influence. Some observers have suggested that BRICS might be aligning against certain nations, but Wang emphasized that such views reflect misunderstandings about the group’s purpose.
He also referenced statements by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during the summit. “The world has changed. We don’t want an emperor,” Lula said, highlighting the group’s desire for a more balanced global order.
According to Wang, misconceptions stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of BRICS. “Some see BRICS as an anti-American alliance, but this pressure might only strengthen the group’s internal cohesion,” he noted.
As global dynamics evolve, BRICS nations play increasingly vital roles in world politics and the economy, having significant economic scale. “The Global South is moving from the periphery to the center of international affairs, refusing to remain the silent majority,” Wang said.
He added that the collective rise of Global South countries and efforts towards de-dollarization aim to reform an outdated and unjust international order, not to challenge specific countries. “This institutional rebalancing injects greater inclusivity, fairness, and legitimacy into global governance systems,” Wang concluded.
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