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Brics
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Brics
Brics (an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) refers to an association of 10 leading emerging markets. The other member states are Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
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Diplomacy
Brazilian data partnership with China draws criticism from former officials
‘China is not a model for statistical openness,’ says Martha Mayer, ex-research director at Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.
24 May 2025 - 4:18AM
Malaysia
My Take
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From Russia with love: Anwar’s geopolitical play leaves a confusing trail
23 May 2025 - 10:30AM
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China's military weapons
Will Brazil leader’s Beijing trip herald greater Chinese defence role in region?
18 May 2025 - 8:00PM
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US-China relations
Outside In
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China’s message on trade deals is clear: multilateral is the only way
The choice of the Swiss city of Geneva for US-China negotiations was telling, and the breakthroughs achieved are only the start of a long process.
16 May 2025 - 5:04PM
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China-Africa relations
China on African charm offensive to rally opposition to ‘bullying’ US
While Trump targets critical minerals and specific nations, China expands influence through bilateral and multilateral engagement: analyst.
6 May 2025 - 7:00PM
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US-China relations
Opinion
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Thanks to Trump, China has the cards it needs to win the trade war
Trump’s actions have left nations feeling betrayed while accelerating China’s self-sufficiency. These, plus Beijing’s rare earth dominance, could spell victory.
4 May 2025 - 8:30PM
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US-China trade war
How Trump’s tariff chaos is bringing China’s ‘trade circle of friends’ closer
Washington’s hardline approach is likely to boost Beijing’s ties with Brazil and Latin America in general, according to analysts.
1 May 2025 - 12:22AM
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Diplomacy
Meeting in Brazil, Brics foreign ministers fail to issue joint statement
Objections to expansion of UN Security Council by new, African members overshadowed consensus on ‘protectionist’ trade measures.
30 Apr 2025 - 4:55AM
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Diplomacy
Brics foreign ministers tout multilateralism amid US trade policies
Bloc anchored by China, Russia, India and Brazil expected at summit to criticise ‘unilateral measures’ in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs.
29 Apr 2025 - 7:27AM
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US-China relations
Brics countries eye mechanism to help global economy: Brazilian official
Plan would follow World Bank agency’s guarantee model and help developing nations lure foreign direct investment amid Trump’s US tariffs.
26 Apr 2025 - 2:39AM
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Diplomacy
Opinion
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Will Trump’s chaos galvanise the Global South?
With trust in Western-dominated institutions waning, the Global South is rallying for a new order that reflects its diverse voices.
21 Apr 2025 - 3:12PM
Indonesia
From Bandung to Brics: Indonesia’s evolving quest for Global South autonomy
Seven decades after hosting a summit that birthed the Non-Aligned Movement, Indonesia prioritises pragmatic ties over grand gestures.
19 Apr 2025 - 8:00AM
China trade
Brazil briefly has trade deficit with China before ending quarter with surplus
The deficit, which hit $3.2 billion in February, is largely attributed to surge in Chinese imports, including solar panels.
18 Apr 2025 - 6:04AM
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Diplomacy
Opinion
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As US retreats, Asian powers can reshape world order to meet their needs
Global South countries, tired of bearing the costs of globalisation, are asserting their economic visions.
17 Apr 2025 - 5:30AM
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US-China trade war
China, Brazil to discuss farm exports amid US tariff escalation with Beijing
Agriculture officials from the nations gather as US-China tariff wars prioritise Beijing’s need for alternative sources of soybean and beef.
16 Apr 2025 - 5:30AM
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United States
Macroscope
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Trump is crashing the global system that crowned the dollar king
Tariff shock, loss of confidence in the dollar, stock market trauma and a widespread feeling of affront will only quicken de-dollarisation.
18 Apr 2025 - 6:24PM
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India
Opinion
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How India’s diplomatic gamble with the US failed to pay off
The Trump administration has not spared India from tariff war escalations, and New Delhi is struggling to hedge beyond the US.
11 Apr 2025 - 5:30AM
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China economy
Opinion
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Trump’s targeting of China will only spur its economic recovery
Trump’s policies are repelling nations and academics, helping China deepen trading ties and attract talent even as the US heads towards recession.
10 Apr 2025 - 8:30PM
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Banking & finance
Macroscope
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World is ready to cut US dollar down to size – but not too quickly
The US dollar is too central to the global financial system for the so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord to find traction outside the US. But the search is on for alternatives.
29 Mar 2025 - 5:31PM
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United States
Opinion
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Only a global ‘de-risking’ from the US can stop Trump’s trade war
A unified response is essential. Operating independently would only play to Trump’s advantage, and render nations vulnerable to his bullying.
23 Mar 2025 - 2:20PM
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Business of climate change
Brazil criticises developed countries for ‘no interest’ in helping others
Energy minister makes comments in the run-up to a meeting of Brics energy ministers in Brazil’s capital.
21 Mar 2025 - 5:49AM
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Donald Trump
‘De-dollar’ diplomacy: Brics focus on alternative currency stirs Trump’s ire
What Trump threats against challenging the US dollar’s global primacy could mean for the future of Brics and its member nations.
19 Mar 2025 - 11:18PM
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US-China relations
Opinion
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The US-China Thucydides Trap is by no means a foregone conclusion
Instead, it’s a call to action. From helping mediate in Ukraine to investing in the US, China may yet defy historical negative trends.
16 Mar 2025 - 5:30AM
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Not anti-western but ‘non-Western’: Brics urged to jointly face external shocks
Global South grouping just seeks ‘just and reasonable post-Western order’, Shanghai Institutes for International Studies report says.
14 Mar 2025 - 8:30PM
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China-India relations
Brics nations divide on US dollar replacement with India declaring ‘no interest’
Bloc ‘has not formed a unified position’ on proposals to end reliance on the currency.
11 Mar 2025 - 10:11PM
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US-China relations
Opinion
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Trump a bigger threat to US dollar than China, ex-senior economics officials say
White House brings ‘budgetary chaos with extraordinary speed’, potentially triggering a fiscal crisis and run on US Treasuries market.
10 Mar 2025 - 11:18AM
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US-China relations
Editorial
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Wang offers stability to world at time of growing uncertainty
Foreign minister makes it clear China is a responsible power, champion of the global order and willing to cooperate against risks.
8 Mar 2025 - 6:15AM
Diplomacy
Opinion
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China is ready to be an anchor in a brave new multipolar world
What seems clear from Munich Security Conference talk is an evolution towards a pluralistic world order. We need an effective governance framework.
4 Mar 2025 - 5:30AM
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