According to reports, Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the upcoming BRICS summit, marking the first time in 12 years. Gordon Chang’s remarks suggest a potential decline in Jinping’s influence.
Key highlights:
• Jinping’s absence breaks 12-year streak at BRICS summit.
• Analyst Gordon Chang hints at Jinping’s decreasing influence.
• Summit scheduled for virtual meeting due to pandemic restrictions.
The development raises questions about China’s global role and its impact on BRICS dynamics.