On February 22, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that BRICS has been broadly recognized by emerging markets and developing countries, and China will continue to work with all sides to forge stronger BRICS strategic partnership.

During the Regular Press Conference of the day, a journalist asked: “It’s reported Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently commented that the old colonial world characterized by wars, interventions, genocide, and a superiority complex is being replaced by a new world order in which BRICS plays a significant role. What’s China’s comment?”

Mao Ning stated that as an important platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries, BRICS is committed to upholding multilateralism and has taken an active part in global economic governance to make the international order more just and equitable. Amid emerging risks and challenges in today’s world, the developing countries share an increasing desire to pursue solidarity and progress, reject external interference and seek strength through unity.

“That is why BRICS is widely recognized by the emerging markets and developing countries and has become a staunch force for good in international affairs,”she said.

Mao Ning also said that BRICS advocates openness, inclusiveness and win-win cooperation for common development and prosperity. China stands ready to work with all parties to continue to deepen the BRICS strategic partnership, actively expand practical cooperation in various areas, with a view to advancing a more balanced and effective global governance architecture and making more BRICS’ contribution to world peace and development.