BRICS' role in economic stability hailed amid intl shocks By PRIME SARMIENTO in Manila | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-12 02:40 (+++)

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/12/WS6aa44b3ae4b06d4aa055da70.html BRICS can serve as a potential stabilizer for the Global South as emerging economies grapple with overlapping shocks — from climate-driven disruptions to geopolitical conflict and a resurgence of protectionism — that are straining growth and investment, experts say. BRICS paves the way and the Global South has its say By Zhao Manfeng | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-12 09:45 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/12/WS6aa4aea8e4b06d4aa055dabe.html The 18th BRICS Summit kicks off in New Delhi. Standing at the forefront of the Global South, BRICS represents nearly half of the world's population and about one-third of global GDP. Amid rising protectionism, BRICS offers a broad platform for openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation. Xi attends BRICS summit in New Delhi Xinhua | Updated: 2026-09-12 17:05 https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/12/WS6aa515e8e4b06d4aa055db89.html