Xi Urges BRICS to Embrace AI‑Powered Industrialisation at New Delhi Summit

At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on member states to “firmly stand on the right side of history” and to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence. Xi’s speech, delivered on Saturday, included a critique of U. S. policies and a proposal for an “AI‑empowered new industrialisation” initiative aimed at strengthening industry and supply‑chain collaboration among the bloc. The initiative seeks to harness AI to modernise production processes and reduce dependence on external technology. By framing the effort as a strategic partnership, Xi signals a push for BRICS economies to coordinate on technology standards and industrial policy, potentially reshaping global supply‑chain dynamics.