China calls for Global South to defend rule of law

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Global South countries to jointly defend the rule of law in international affairs, rejecting the notion that "might makes right". Addressing the BRICS nations at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Xi emphasized that international rules should be written and applied equally to all countries without discrimination. He warned that a world without rules would lead to chaos and disorder.

Xi called for a more equitable global order, urging BRICS countries to safeguard basic norms of international relations, such as sovereign equality, non-interference in internal affairs, and peaceful dispute resolution. This call for reform came in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks, who had called for changes to global governance structures, aiming to transform the "pyramid of privilege" into a "platform of partnership".

The New Delhi Declaration, adopted by BRICS leaders, echoed these sentiments, advocating for developing countries to enhance efforts for "more just and equitable global governance" and mutually beneficial relations. The declaration also pledged the BRICS nations to voice the concerns of the Global South and promote a stable international order based on international law.

Xi further stressed the importance of all countries participating in international affairs, urging BRICS nations to uphold the authority and role of the United Nations. He also backed the reform of multilateral institutions like the World Trade Organization, calling for changes to the international financial architecture to increase representation of developing countries.