2023
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1-16
The first innovation training facility of the Global Development Promotion Center, based at the BPIC, was officially inaugurated in Xiamen.
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4-24
The Global Development Initiative Partnership on New Industrial Revolution Symposium took place in Xiamen.
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4-26
The BRICS Investment and Trade Promotion Forum was held in Xiamen, resulting in the establishment of two companies and the opening of 12 NRA accounts for BRICS countries.
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5-10
The Xiamen Business Workshop in Brazil and Roadshow of the BPIC were conducted in S?o Paulo, Brazil. During the events, eight projects were signed, with a total value exceeding 1 billion US dollars.
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7-17
On July 12-17, the 2023 Seminar on the High-Quality Development of the Marine Economy, jointly organized by the Global Development Promotion Center and the BPIC, was held in Xiamen. The event attracted 30 senior government officials from 26 countries
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7-27
An international seminar titled “Enhancing the Resilience of BRICS Cooperation: the Johannesburg Summit and Future Agenda” took place online.
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8-4
The inaugural work meeting of the Xiamen Technical Committee for BRICS Technology and Skills Standardization took place.
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9-9
The White Paper on Investment and M&A of China’s Enterprises in BRICS Countries was officially released.
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9-17
A Xiamen delegation visited South Africa, further solidifying the foundation of goodwill cooperation between Xiamen and South African cities and promoting the advancement of the BPIC.
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10-10
The opening ceremony of the 2023 Workshop on China’s Rural Development Experience and Global Sustainable Development was held in Xiamen.
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10-20
The BRICS Judicial Service Center of Xiamen International Commercial Tribunal was officially inaugurated.
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10-20
The BPIC and LIDE China signed an MOU on cooperation.
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10-23
The 2023 BRICS Training Program for Industrial Internet Leadership Personnel commenced in Xiamen, Fujian.
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10-26
Governor Rafael Fonteles of the Brazilian state of Piauí and his associates visited the BPIC. The BPIC and the Piauí State Strategic Investment Promotion Agency signed an MOU on cooperation.
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11-1
The International Standards Service Center at the BPIC was inaugurated in Xiamen.
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11-2
The BRICS Country Research Reports (2023) were released at a parallel forum of the Global South Think Tank Dialogue.
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11-2
On November 1-2, the Global South Think Tank Dialogue, centered around the theme “Global South: Working Together to Advance Modernization,” was held in Xiamen. Concurrently, the Annual Meeting of the Chinese Council of the BRICS Think Tank Cooperatio
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11-15
The first plenary meeting of the Strategic Advisory Committee of the BPIC was convened in Xiamen. The committee’s inaugural report, “Development of PartNIR: Towards BRICS Countries,” was released at the 2023 BRICS Forum on PartNIR.
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11-16
On November 16-17, the 2023 BRICS Forum on PartNIR took place in Xiamen. The forum encompassed a range of activities, including the 2023 BRICS New Industrial Revolution Exhibition and the finals of the BRICS Industrial Innovation Competition. During
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12-9
From November 14 to December 9, the 2023 BRICS Excellence Training Workshop on New Industrial Revolution Technology and Governance was conducted. Esteemed attendees included 22 government officials, experts, scholars and business executives represent
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12-16
The China-BRICS Science and Innovation Incubation Park for the New Era was inaugurated in Xiamen.
2024
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1-2
Construction began for the General Technology BPIC Headquarters Area Project in Huli District, Xiamen.
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2-23
In February, China’s inaugural BRICS city cross-border e-commerce air freight route between Xiamen, China, and Sao Paulo, Brazil, marked its first anniversary. Over the course of its inaugural year, this BRICS air freight route successfully transport
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3-8
Jordano Sosa, Director of the Foreign Office of Goiás State in Brazil, and Claudio Staehleira, Vice President of the State University of Goiás and Dean of its Graduate School, visited the BPIC for discussions and exchanges.
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4-13
A 27-member delegation led by Romênio Pereira, the International Relations Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Brazil and a member of its National Executive Committee, visited the BPIC.
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4-15
From April 15 to 17 (Brazil time), a delegation led by Wang Yan, President of the Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital Affiliated with Xiamen University, visited Brazil for a surgical exchange program. During their visit, the delegation toured several renowned local hospitals, offering guidance on cardiovascular interventional procedures. They also showcased innovative Chinese-made medical devices and shared China’s pioneering cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment technologies.
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4-19
At the “Trust and Intelligence” Forum, the Xinghuo BIF “BRICS Premium Product Codes” were officially launched, facilitating the entry of “Made in China” products into BRICS countries.
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4-23
From April 14 to 23, Cui Yonghui, Secretary of the CPC Xiamen Municipal Committee, led a delegation on visits to Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia. The purpose of these visits was to implement the important consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and the leaders of these three countries, aiming to deepen practical cooperation within the frameworks of “BRICS” and the “Maritime Silk Road.
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5-27
Alessandro Teixeira, former Brazilian Minister of Tourism and Senior Advisor to the New Development Bank, visited the BPIC along with his associates.
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6-5
On June 5, the China-Brazil Business Seminar was held in Beijing. During the event, Guo Jinyi, Chairman and CEO of Luckin Coffee, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation with representatives from the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) on behalf of Luckin Coffee.
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6-27
From June 6 to 27, 2024, the Online Platform Cross-Border Payment Business Training Course was conducted virtually. This course was part of the “Entering the Chinese Market” series of training programs. It covered essential topics like settlement and cross-border payment for e-commerce sales, as well as the current status and trends of digital currency. The four-session event attracted 531,000 participants from 56 countries.
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7-2
The Xiamen BRICS Office, in partnership with Legend Holdings, organized the Swiss Hydrogen Energy Project Matching Event in Xiamen. The purpose of this event was to facilitate the introduction of a hydrogen energy project led by a member of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences, assisting the City of Xiamen in accelerating its strategic positioning in the emerging energy storage market.
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7-30
On July 30, China’s first BRICS city cross-border e-commerce air freight route, connecting Xiamen, China, and S?o Paulo, Brazil, officially surpassed 10 million pieces of export cargo since the start of 2024.
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7-30
From July 17 to 30, Xiamen hosted the Seminar on the Promotion of Sustainable Development of the Marine Economy through Integrated Ocean Management (IOM) for BRICS countries. The event drew over 20 participants from Egypt, South Africa, and several other nations.
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8-6
On August 6, the 12th BRICS Policy Lecture, organized by the Xiamen BRICS Office, was successfully held. For the first time, the event adopted a hybrid format, blending in-person and online participation. Over 90 representatives from government agencies, universities, and enterprises in Xiamen attended the lecture in person, while the livestream garnered more than 2.03 million views.
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8-29
On August 29, General Technology BRICS (Xiamen) Private Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd. successfully completed its registration and filing with the Asset Management Association of China (AMAC). It is the first private equity fund manager in Fujian Province to be registered with AMAC in 2024.
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9-8
On September 8, the Russia Investment Environment Promotion Conference, a supporting event of the 24th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), took place in Xiamen. Jointly organized by the Xiamen BRICS Office and the Russian Trade Representative Office in China, the event brought together nearly 200 representatives from enterprises, business associations, and government agencies from both countries to explore new cooperation opportunities.
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9-11
On September 10-11, the 2024 BRICS Forum on Partnership on New Industrial Revolution was successfully held in Xiamen. The forum welcomed 62 government dignitaries from 32 countries. During the event, 18 cooperation outcomes were unveiled, including the Outlook on BRICS AI Development and Cooperation, and 14 BRICS projects were signed, with a total investment of RMB 2 billion.
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9-11
From September 8 to 11, the BRICS New Industrial Revolution Exhibition took place in Xiamen. With the theme “Building a High-Quality Partnership and Embarking on a New Journey of Industrial Cooperation,” the exhibition showcased the practical cooperation achievements of BRICS countries and highlighted representative advancements in new industrialization. The event spanned nearly 10,000 square meters.
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9-12
On September 12, the BRICS Service Zone of the Xiamen International Trade “Single Window” was officially launched. This initiative was jointly established by the Xiamen Free Trade Committee, the Xiamen Port Office, the Xiamen BRICS Office, and Xiamen Customs.
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9-26
From September 9 to 26, the BRICS Excellence Program on AI Technology and Governance, the BPIC’s first in-person training program on AI, concluded in Beijing. The program attracted 30 participants from 16 countries, including Russia, Brazil, and Ethiopia.
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9-27
On September 26-27, the China-Brazil Cardiovascular Innovation Forum was successfully held online. The event was jointly organized by the Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital Affiliated with Xiamen University, and Brazil’s Hospital de Messejana Dr. Carlos Alberto Studart Gomes.
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10-5
From October 2 to 5, the China-BRICS Science and Innovation Incubation Park for the New Era successfully held a series of promotional events in Kazan and Moscow, Russia.
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10-14
On October 14, the Investe Piauí Xiamen Representative Office was inaugurated in Xiamen. This marked the first permanent representative office of a foreign enterprise approved by a local government of a BRICS country to be established in Xiamen since the inception of the BPIC.
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10-21
On October 21, the Seminar for Members of the Global Development Promotion Center Network concluded in Beijing. The event gathered 32 participants from relevant government agencies across 18 countries, who engaged in a series of learning activities, including classroom lectures and field visits to Fuzhou, Xiamen, and Beijing.
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10-23
On October 23, local time, the 16th BRICS Summit took place in Kazan, Russia. The Kazan Declaration issued at the summit marked the first explicit acknowledgment of appreciation for the BPIC.
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11-1
On November 1, the inaugural dedicated roadshow of the China-BRICS Science and Innovation Incubation Park for the New Era took place in Xiamen. The event featured 15 projects from BRICS countries.
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11-14
On November 14, the Second Global South Think Tank Dialogue opened in Nanjing. During the event, the BPIC, as one of the co-initiating organizations, joined the Global South Think Tank Alliance.
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12-1
On December 1, the BPIC Economic Cooperation Matchmaking Event for the Green Economy and Ecological Governance Industry was successfully held in Xiamen. The event brought together 30 government officials and experts from 17 countries, as well as 34 representatives from 20 leading environmental protection enterprises in Xiamen.
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12-4
On December 4, the Workshop for Members of the Global Development Promotion Center Network concluded in Beijing. Organized by the Chinese government to promote the Global Development Initiative and exchange governance experiences, this foreign aid training program attracted 30 participants from 17 countries.
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12-13
On December 13, the BPIC Economic Cooperation Matchmaking Event for New Industrialization and New Quality Productive Forces was successfully held. Senior officials from 29 countries, along with representatives of new industrialization enterprises from across Fujian, engaged in in-depth discussions on cooperation opportunities in the field of new quality productive forces.
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12-15
On December 15, the Workshop on New Industrialization and New Quality Productive Forces, part of the China Practice Training Series of the United Nations Sustainable Development, successfully concluded. The seven-day workshop brought together 31 senior diplomats from 29 countries permanently stationed at the United Nations.
2025
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1-22
On January 22, the BPIC, together with the Center for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, hosted a Spring Reception for 2025 in Beijing. Around 150 participants attended, including diplomats from 18 countries such as Brazil and Egypt, representatives from BPIC member organizations, the Strategic Advisory Committee, and industry leaders. The gathering provided an opportunity to discuss BRICS cooperation and jointly celebrate the New Year festivities.
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2-10
China’s first dedicated BRICS cross-border e-commerce air route has completed two years of operation, with 474 round-trip flights transporting 33,200 metric tons of cargo—including over 30 million outbound e-commerce parcels.
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3-1
On March 1, the Xiamen SEZ Regulations for the BRICS PartNIR Innovation Center took effect, making it Fujian’s first statutory public institution.
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3-26
On March 26, Xiamen hosted the BRICS Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference, featuring a session on collaboration between the Xiamen Free Trade Zone and Russia’s Bolshoy Serpukhov Special Economic Zone.
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4-8
On April 8, the BPIC Council convened its sixth meeting in Beijing.
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4-8
On April 8, 2025, with active support from the BPIC, Xiamen Tianwei Technology and Indonesia’s PT Andyrana Agung Nusa signed an MoU in Xiamen to pursue cooperative activities.
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4-10
On April 9–10, a delegation from the China–BRICS Science and Innovation Incubation Park for the New Era visited the UAE, holding meetings with the University of Dubai and the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park. The discussions culminated in the signing of multiple strategic cooperation agreements.
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4-25
On April 25, the BRICS Intellectual Property Service Platform was officially launched during the “Smart Future: BRICS Jointly Building a New AI Intellectual Property Ecosystem” event, a special session hosted by the China–BRICS Science and Innovation Incubation Park for the New Era.
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5-13
On May 13, Xiamen hosted a dedicated session on smart emergency technology innovation and application as part of the BPIC Economic Cooperation Matchmaking Event. The event brought together over 30 government officials from Ethiopia, The Gambia, and other countries for discussions with representatives from 31 Fujian-based enterprises specializing in smart emergency solutions.
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5-16
On May 16, the 2025 Seminar for Members of the Global Development Promotion Center Network concluded in Xiamen. The event drew 33 government officials and business representatives from Ethiopia, The Gambia, Laos, Nigeria, and South Sudan.
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5-19
On May 19, the 2025 China–Brazil Business Matchmaking Event took place at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Nearly 100 government and business representatives from both nations participated, resulting in four key agreements—including coffee bean procurement and iron ore trade deals.
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6-5
On June 3–5, a delegation comprising more than 20 senior executives from Brazil’s leading real estate enterprises visited Xiamen to explore new opportunities for Sino-Brazilian urban development cooperation.
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6-6
On June 6, the 15th BRICS Policy Lecture Series, themed “PartNIR in a Century of Great Transformations,” featured keynote speaker Zhao Changwen, president of Sun Yat sen University’s National Academy of Development and chair of the BPIC Strategic Advisory Committee.
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6-12
On June 11–12, the China–BRICS Science and Innovation Incubation Park for the New Era held a promotional event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, under the theme “Open Cooperation and Collaborative Incubation.
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6-25
On June 25, the 16th BRICS Policy Lecture—TikTok Traffic Ecosystem: Practical Strategies for Brands Going Global—brought together industry experts to discuss cutting-edge strategies for global brand growth in the digital era.
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6-25
On June 25, the BPIC hosted the China (Xiamen)–South Africa SME Matchmaking Conference. Business delegates from both countries discussed potential cooperation in healthcare, security equipment, mineral resources, and specialized gas equipment.
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6-28
On June 28, the BPIC Project Matchmaking Conference took place in Beijing, bringing together nearly 200 representatives from BRICS member states, partner countries, and businesses. The event concluded with the signing of 12 collaborative projects worth over RMB 30 billion.
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6-30
In late June, the BPIC and South Africa’s Human Sciences Research Council signed an MoU in Pretoria to pursue cooperative activities.
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7-6
On July 6, at the opening session of the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced the establishment of the BRICS New Industry “Golden Egret” Excellence Scholarship, designed to foster talent development in industrial, telecommunications, and other key sectors across BRICS member states.
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7-18
On July 18, the BPIC concluded its “Leading the Way Forward, Empowering an Intelligent Future” online training program on AI development and practical applications. The event attracted 129 registered participants from 37 countries, including Brazil and Russia, and achieved more than 515,000 online views.
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8-16
On Aug. 16, Xiamen’s “Single Window” BRICS Service Zone linked with the BRICS Smart Customs Center of Excellence to better facilitate cross border trade for enterprises.
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8-28
On Aug. 28, the inaugural program of the BRICS New Industry “Golden Egret” Excellence Scholarship—the 2025 BPIC Training Program on Industrial Green Development and Digitalization—was launched in Xiamen.
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8-31
On Aug. 31, the China–South Africa Secure and Smart Trade Lane (SSTL) Pilot Program was officially launched, marking the first SSTL route established between China and another BRICS country.
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9-1
On Sept. 1, exports via China’s first dedicated BRICS city cross-border e-commerce air corridor broke through 40 million packages, highlighting the rapidly growing economic and trade ties between China and Brazil.
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9-1
On Sept. 1, export parcels shipped via China’s first dedicated BRICS cross-border e-commerce air route surpassed 40 million, highlighting the rapidly growing economic and trade ties between China and Brazil.
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9-9
On Sept. 9, China’s General Administration of Customs unveiled the China-BRICS Trade Index at the “New Cooperation, New Opportunities: BRICS Investment and Cooperation Matching Event” during the China International Fair for Investment and Trade
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9-12
On Sept. 12, the finals of the BRICS Industrial Innovation Contest were held in Xiamen. The competition drew 1,396 entries, of which 150 outstanding projects shortlisted for the finals. Winning projects were added to the BRICS Industrial Innovation Cooperation Project Pool.
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9-16
On Sept. 16, the BRICS Forum on PartNIR opened in Xiamen, drawing government and industry representatives from more than 30 countries. The forum inaugurated the China Center for BRICS Industrial Competences and presented its early achievements, showcased outcomes from the China–BRICS AI Development and Cooperation Center, and announced new members and an action plan for the International Cooperation Initiative on New Industrialization.
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9-16
On Sept. 16, the 2025 BRICS New Industrial Revolution Exhibition opened in Xiamen. Spanning 10,000 square meters of combined indoor and outdoor space, the event showcased three thematic zones: Five Years of BPIC Achievements, Innovative BRICS, and Green BRICS. Nearly 100 exhibitors participated, displaying around 1,000 physical exhibits.
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9-18
On Sept. 18, the BPIC hosted a Project Matchmaking Event on Industrial Green Development and Digitalization in Xiamen. The event brought together 30 government officials, experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs from 22 BRICS and BRICS Plus countries, along with representatives from 20 Chinese enterprises.
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9-19
On Sept. 19, a high-level delegation of executives from leading Brazilian healthcare institutions and corporations, organized by LIDE China, visited Xiamen. During the visit, Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital, Xiamen University signed an MoU with Brazil’s Pernambuco Heart Institute to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
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9-22
On Sept. 22, the China Business Mission to BRICS: 2025 BPIC Industry Matchmaking Event (China–Egypt) was held in Cairo. The event brought together over 100 representatives from more than 40 Chinese and Egyptian enterprises, culminating in the signing of three cooperation agreements.
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9-24
On Sept. 24, the inaugural BRICS New Industry “Golden Egret” Excellence Scholarship—the 2025 BPIC Training Program on Industrial Green Development and Digitalization—concluded in Beijing with a graduation ceremony.
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9-26
On Sept. 26, the China Business Mission to BRICS: 2025 China–Ethiopia Industry Matchmaking Event was held in Addis Ababa. The event brought together around 150 government, business, and media representatives from both countries, culminating in the signing of four cooperation agreements.
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10-21
From October 21 to November 11, the Entering the Chinese Market Series -- the Training Program on Cross-Border Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Brand Innovation was held, which attracted registrants from 48 countries, with over 401,200 participants joining the online sessions.
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11-3
On November 3, the China-Russia Digital Economy Intelligent Computing Joint Laboratory, initiated and led by the BPIC Digital Economy Research Center, was officially inaugurated.
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11-7
On November 7, the BRICS Marine Science Exchange Meeting was held in Xiamen, attended by more than 40 representatives from BRICS countries and BRICS partner countries.
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11-14
On November 14, the fifth anniversary symposium of the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution Innovation Center was held, reviewing the center's development journey, summarizing phased achievements, and jointly planning for future growth.
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11-19
On November 19, the Xiamen International Commercial Tribunal held a circuit trial at the BPIC and publicly pronounced judgment on China's first case involving the recognition of a BRICS arbitral award in conjunction with domestic bankruptcy proceedings.
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12-3
On December 3, the 2025 BRICS Youth Dialogue on Science, Technology and Innovation was held in Xiamen. About 40 participants from Brazil, China, Ethiopia, and other countries exchanged ideas under the theme "Youth Leading Scientific and Technological Innovation, Working Together for a Shared Future."
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12-12
On December 12, promoted by Igor, a recipient of the BRICS New Industry "Golden Egret" Excellence Scholarship and a professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, the BRICS PartNIR Innovation Center signed a cooperation agreement with the Financial University.
