01.07.25
Xie Hongjun, Researcher at BRICS Research Centre at University of International Business and Economics (UIBE): it is more necessary than ever for BRICS countries to demonstrate unity
Ahead of the BRICS summit, TV BRICS and its media partners conducted a series of interviews with leading experts.
TV BRICS is the officially accredited media outlet for the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro.
Xie Hongjun, Researcher at BRICS Research Centre at University of International Business and Economics, spoke about the need to deepen trade and economic cooperation among Global South countries and coordinate supply chains.
Find out more in an exclusive interview by
CGTN for TV BRICS.
Translated and voiced by Artificial Intelligence.
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