China Extends Support for India’s BRICS Summit, Silent on Xi Jinping’s Participation
Beijing expresses support for New Delhi's presidency of the bloc while declining to confirm whether the Chinese President will attend the September summit.
BEIJING, Jul 30: China on Thursday reaffirmed its support for India’s leadership of the BRICS grouping, expressing confidence that New Delhi will successfully host this year’s summit while refraining from confirming whether President Xi Jinping will participate in the event.
Speaking at a regular media briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning described BRICS as a significant platform for cooperation among emerging economies and developing nations. She said China remains committed to the grouping and supports India’s efforts as the current chair to ensure a successful summit.
However, when asked whether President Xi would attend the meeting scheduled for September 12-13 in India, Mao declined to provide any details.
“I have no information to share at the moment,” she said, avoiding speculation over the Chinese leader’s travel plans.
The BRICS alliance, initially formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has expanded considerably in recent years. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates joined the grouping in 2024, followed by Indonesia in 2025, strengthening its role as a major voice for the Global South.
India is hosting the summit this year as the rotating chair of the bloc, with leaders from member nations expected to discuss economic cooperation, global governance reforms, trade, investment and other strategic issues.
Commenting on the recent visit of Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to China, Mao said officials from both countries held comprehensive discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.
According to the spokesperson, the talks focused on implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of India and China, enhancing political trust, expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, managing differences constructively and promoting stable and healthy relations between the two neighbours.
Misri, who previously served as India’s Ambassador to China, visited Beijing for two days and held talks with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying under the established Vice Minister–Foreign Secretary dialogue mechanism between the two countries.
The visit is part of ongoing diplomatic engagement as New Delhi and Beijing seek to maintain communication and gradually improve bilateral relations while addressing outstanding issues through dialogue.
