Against the backdrop of the 2026 BRICS Summit's relatively low-key outcomes in New Delhi, one of the more consequential developments was China's call to reform the international financial architecture and give developing countries a greater voice.

As China prepares to assume the rotating BRICS chairmanship in 2027, Nigerian global affairs commentator Lawal Sale said the Global South has high expectations for the BRICS's "China Year."

Imagine two people meeting for the first time—what sparks might fly? At the BRICS Business Forum 2026 in New Delhi, India, conversations sparked connections, partnerships bloomed and shared visions became real-world cooperation. This vlog will give you a closer look at how the biggest stories begin with making the right match. (Produced by Han Xiaomeng, Li Jianguang, Fang Ziyi, Xiao Yi, Wang Yuting, Di Jingyuan, Yao Yuan, intern Zhou Huiru, Cao Yang and Liang Mingxuan)

Editor's note: Liu Xu is a research fellow at the National Academy of Development and Strategy at Renmin University of China.

The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is turning China's market momentum into shared global opportunities, mirroring a broader trend of Chinese trade fairs becoming dynamic platforms for global innovation and open trade.

China on Monday unveiled an action plan to further promote smart home consumption by enriching application scenarios and expanding high-quality supply.