The day BRICS dominated China's discourse

BRICS cooperation dominated China's media narrative on October 27, 2024. Multiple outlets, including Beijing Daily and China Economic Net, focused on Xi Jinping's "BRICS time" and the successful path of BRICS cooperation. The emphasis on BRICS+ creating a better future for the "Global South" suggests China's efforts to position itself as a leader among developing nations. Concurrently, geopolitical tensions persisted, with reports on US arms sales to Taiwan and subsequent PLA drills. China warned of countermeasures against the $2 billion US arms sale. Domestic issues were also highlighted, with reports on kindergarten closures due to falling birth rates and young Chinese consumers' fascination with "blind box" emotional consumption. Internationally, Xi congratulated Taneti Maamau on his re-election as Kiribati's president, indicating China's continued engagement in the Pacific region.