Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his virtual keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum on June 22, 2022. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his virtual keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum on June 22, 2022. Photo: Xinhua
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At BRICS forum, China’s Xi Jinping takes aim at West over Russia sanctions

  • Sanctions politicise and weaponise the economy, Chinese president says in video address
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Jack Lau
Jack Lau

Updated: 1:54pm, 24 Jun, 2022

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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his virtual keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum on June 22, 2022. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his virtual keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum on June 22, 2022. Photo: Xinhua
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