BRICS Expansion: China\'s Pivotal Role in Shaping a New Global Order

The recent expansion of BRICS has been a landmark event, and China undeniably played a major role in driving these pivotal expansion talks. By leveraging its economic strength and diplomatic influence, China propelled the vision of a larger, more representative BRICS alliance.

China\'s strategic goal in supporting the expansion of BRICS is to create an influential “Chinese-led bloc” that could challenge Western dominance and promote a more balanced global landscape. As China is strengthening its influence within BRICS, accounting for 60% of the bloc’s GDP, its commitment to expanding trade with new members like Saudi Arabia and the UAE is undeniable.

At the summit, The Chinese leader presented a broad vision for BRICS countries to stay committed to peace, innovation, green development, justice and closer ties. This vision resonates with the Global South, where The BRICS countries have played an important and unique role in leading the global South and promoting multilateralism. Among this, China has provided numerous opportunities for collaboration.

While there were varying perspectives amongst the original members – China was arguably the biggest supporter of the expansion of BRICS. India and Brazil, on the other hand, apparently needed more convincing – China\'s persistent advocacy proved crucial in reaching a consensus.

The expanded greater BRICS will surely play a stronger role in shaping a more just and equitable global governance system, and increasing the representation of developing nations on the global stage. Commerce and trade, infrastructure construction, and people-to-people cooperation are seen as the key points of convergence.

This analysis delves into China’s domestic discourse on BRICS to further understand China\'s commitment to the expansion. Ultimately, China\'s proactive stance and economic power were instrumental in realizing the expanded BRICS, poised to reshape the future of global politics and economics.