Xi pledges AI and smart manufacturing help for BRICS
By The BriefBrief
Chinese President Xi Jinping, speaking at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, urged unity among BRICS members and pledged Beijing’s support for open-source AI development and smart manufacturing factories. He said the initiatives are part of five priorities aimed at promoting economic growth and technological development in the Global South.
WHO:Xi Jinping
WHAT:Pledged support for BRICS open-source AI development and smart manufacturing factories
WHEN:Reported Sep 13, 2026 at 2:45 AM ET
WHERE:New Delhi, India
WHY:To promote economic growth and technological development in the Global South through BRICS initiatives.
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