The 17th summit of BRICS leaders closed in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, leader of the bloc’s biggest economy, absent for the first time. Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the two-day gathering on Xi’s behalf. Russian PresidentRead more https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/xi-absent-from-brics-summit-for-the-first-time-5884355
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will travel to China this weekend for his second official visit, aiming to reinforce trade ties and cooperation on the digital economy and green energy. Speaking in Tasmania on July 8, Albanese said he would