The frost in India-China relations following the 2020 Galwan Valley skirmish is thawing, as services disrupted by the conflict gradually restart. Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong took to X to spotlight recent diplomatic engagements that signal a cooperative turn.
Highlighting the February 9 BRICS Sherpa meeting in New Delhi, Ambassador Xu relayed Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu’s remarks. Ma outlined President Xi Jinping’s vision for elevating BRICS through high-quality development, anchored in five pillars: peace, innovation, sustainable green growth, justice, and enhanced interpersonal connections. These principles set a clear trajectory for BRICS evolution.
As the rotating BRICS chair this year, China stands prepared to partner with India, fellow members, and partners. Priorities encompass aligning on core cooperation paths, intensifying tangible projects, refining operational mechanisms, bolstering multilateral efforts, safeguarding global equity, and propelling BRICS forward.
The session saw delegates discussing annual priorities and flagship events, with groundwork laid for the pivotal 18th BRICS Summit. Such steps reflect a pragmatic approach to shared goals in a multipolar world.
In parallel, CCPIT-led Chinese delegates organized the kickoff of the 2026 APEC Business Advisory Council in Jakarta from February 7-9, launching APEC’s ‘China Year’ business agenda. Indonesian Economic Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto commended the trade sector’s contributions to Asia-Pacific synergy, wishing success for the initiative. He invited stakeholders to the 2026 APEC Leaders’ Summit in Shenzhen, envisioning collective efforts to fuel prosperity across the region.