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Part of APEC hosted its 33rd Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen, with Xi Jinping's proposals guiding the open Asia-Pacific economy.

How could the promotion of the China International Import Expo affect BRICS?

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The CIIE promotion reinforces Xi's push for global economic cooperation The promotion of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) by Xi Jinping serves as a platform to advance China's vision for a new development paradigm and high-level opening-up. This vision, which emphasizes concrete actions to build an open global economy, aligns with the strategic cooperation goals that Xi Jinping actively drives within the BRICS bloc. The CIIE, which attracts 162 countries and features over 440,000 square meters of exhibition space, provides a tangible reference model for implementing regional cooperation, thereby reinforcing the strategic direction of the BRICS association.

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  • The 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened on Nov. 5, 2026, in Shanghai.en.people.cn
  • The CIIE attracts the participation of 162 countries, regions, and international organizations.en.people.cn
  • The total exhibition area at the CIIE exceeded 440,000 square meters for the first time.en.people.cn
  • Xi Jinping personally planned, proposed, deployed, and promoted the CIIE.en.people.cn

Why it matters

The CIIE and APEC serve as key platforms for China to project its economic influence and advance its vision of a new development paradigm. For BRICS, which seeks to reshape global economic governance and challenge existing international structures, the promotion of China's model of open, high-level opening-up provides a strategic alignment with its own goals of fostering alternative global cooperation.

This event highlights China's consistent role in providing stability and momentum to regional cooperation, both in the Asia-Pacific and globally. The active participation of numerous APEC member economies at the CIIE demonstrates the breadth of China's market appeal, which is a factor in the broader economic interests shared by BRICS members.

What we don't know yet

  • Will BRICS formally adopt or reference the CIIE's model of economic cooperation in its future agendas?
  • How will the CIIE's focus on regional collaboration specifically impact the trade dynamics between BRICS members?

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BRICS members formally integrate CIIE's principles into their strategic documentsThe strategic alignment between China's economic vision and BRICS's goals would become more concrete and institutionalized.
China reduces its focus on promoting regional economic platforms like CIIEThe strategic momentum provided by China's economic vision to the BRICS bloc would likely diminish.

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The full eventChina International Import Expo promotes market access ahead of APEC summit Everything aboutBRICS

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