The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa met virtually in Beijing for the 14^th BRICS summit.

Together they account for more than 40% of the world’s population, contributing nearly a quarter of global GDP and 18% to world trade. The gathering took place as the world grapples with a multitude of challenges. CGTN’s Tang Bo reports from Beijing.

To discuss:

• Ebrahim Rasool served as South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States and founded the World for All Foundation.
• Chidanand Rajghatta is the Times of India’s foreign editor and U.S. bureau chief.
• Jose Roberto de Toledo is an online editor and political columnist for Piaui Magazine.
• Victor Gao is a chair professor at Soochow University and vice president of the Center for China and Globalization.

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