BRICS AI & Clean Energy Cooperation: China’s Push
- China has committed to strengthening industrial collaboration with member nations of BRICS in advanced sectors, including artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and renewable energy.
- The chinese Minister of Industry and Information Technology emphasized the need for BRICS nations to leverage their collective strengths - encompassing markets, resources, and industrial capacity - to...
- The move by China to deepen industrial cooperation with BRICS reflects a broader strategy to counter Western economic influence and establish a multipolar world order.
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China Deepens Industrial Cooperation with BRICS Nations
Overview
China has committed to strengthening industrial collaboration with member nations of
BRICS in advanced sectors, including artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and renewable energy. This pledge was announced by China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology at the BRICS Forum on Partnership on the New Industrial Revolution 2025. The declaration was reported by People’s Daily Online, a partner of TV BRICS.
Strategic Importance of BRICS Collaboration
The chinese Minister of Industry and Information Technology emphasized the need for BRICS nations to leverage their collective strengths – encompassing markets, resources, and industrial capacity – to maintain a competitive edge in the face of intensifying global competition and rapid technological advancements. This collaboration is viewed as crucial for navigating the evolving global economic landscape.
Image from the BRICS Forum on Partnership on the New Industrial Revolution 2025.
BRICS Economic Weight
As highlighted during the forum, BRICS nations collectively represent a substantial portion of the global economy.
“BRICS now accounts for nearly half of the world’s population and approximately 40 per cent of global GDP. The grouping plays a big role as a major factory, vast market, and large-scale cooperative platform driving inclusive economic globalisation.”
This economic weight provides a strong foundation for increased cooperation and allows BRICS to exert greater influence on global economic policies.
Key Sectors for Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Collaboration in AI could involve joint research and development projects, data sharing initiatives, and the establishment of common standards. This would enable BRICS nations to compete more effectively with leading AI powers like the United States and China individually.
Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Joint ventures in EV manufacturing, battery technology, and charging infrastructure could accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles within BRICS countries and beyond. This would also contribute to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable transportation.
Renewable Energy
Cooperation in renewable energy technologies, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, could help BRICS nations diversify their energy sources and reduce their dependence on fossil fuels. This would also contribute to achieving climate change goals.
Timeline of BRICS Expansion and Cooperation
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2009 | First BRIC summit held in Yekaterinburg, Russia. |
| 2010 | South Africa is invited to join,forming BRICS.
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