Li Qiang urges Brics collective action against backdrop of Trump tariff threats
17th Brics summit on Sunday.
The premier said member states should uphold independence, show a sense of responsibility and take greater action to build consensus and pool their strengths, the premier said.
Li said Brics nations must also stand firm in upholding justice while preserving global peace and stability, championing the peaceful settlement of disputes through solutions that consider the unique aspects of each issue and address underlying causes.
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Following US-Vietnam agreement, China says it opposes deals that hurt its interests
Following US-Vietnam agreement, China says it opposes deals that hurt its interests
Widely perceived as a direct challenge to the Western-led world order, Li called for improving global governance amid a countdown to the end of a temporary tariff truce with the US, which runs out on Wednesday.
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