The 17th BRICS Summit kicked off on Sunday in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro, bringing together leaders from major emerging economies--but without the attendance of one of the top leaders of one of its most ...

In China, the world is witnessing the possible return of a far more technocratic elite that favors scaling back direct confrontation with the West.

What's surprising is that while Xi Jinping may occasionally skip a conference, his presence is usually unmistakable in Chinese state media. Government-run outlets consistently highlight his statements ...