BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) — “I have many hobbies. I love reading most,” Chinese President Xi Jinping once said. For Xi, reading is more than a personal hobby — it is a way of life. As China’s top leader, Xi often draws on books that have long enriched his intellectual world, using them as a diplomatic bridge to connect China with the wider world and promote cross-cultural exchanges and mutual learning among diverse civilisations. AN AVID READER Since childhood, books…

At just 14 years old, Ndidi Nzwana John is fast becoming one of South Africa’s most exciting young football sensations, with his name already echoing beyond local pitches and onto the radar of European clubs. The Flair Feet Stars FC defender shot to prominence after a sensational performance at the WSH Elite Cup South Africa 2025 in Dinokeng, where his team lifted the prestigious trophy. In a stunning twist, the teenage defender did not just dominate at the back -…

What will ultimately prevail – climate ambitions or hydrocarbon reality? When and under what conditions is the energy transition possible? Read more in the TV BRICS feature The BRICS countries, particularly India and China, are actively developing renewable energy sources while at the same time continuing to rely on traditional fuels – hydrocarbons. Experts describe this situation as the central paradox of climate governance. As, in essence, the largest energy powers, accounting for around half of global energy consumption and…

Can new technologies and knowledge-sharing among BRICS countries transform education? Will digital learning platforms elevate the Global South? And can online education truly replace the traditional model? In the context of global transformation, education is increasingly viewed as an instrument for shaping the future. It is precisely now, experts believe, that the foundations of new national systems and approaches to education are being laid in the BRICS countries. All member states have different historical and cultural experiences and traditions. However,…

BRICS was created as an economic group focused on issues of security and development. However, today, for effective interaction, member states have to rethink and build a new system of socio-humanitarian coordinates. BRICS cooperation in culture The first thing researchers point to when examining BRICS intercultural cooperation is the divergence of interests and values. This is not about the current shared goals of the Global South countries, but about the historically formed cultural and civilisational foundations. However, this is more…

Deeply committed to her work, Johannesburg Magistrate Katlego Mokoena speaks with both pride and frustration, pride in the impact she is able to make, and frustration at the structural barriers that continue to shape women’s experiences in the legal profession. Her current focus lies in cases involving children, work she describes as among the most emotionally demanding in South Africa’s justice system. Mokoena serves at the Children’s Court in Ekurhuleni, where she deals with a range of matters, including civil,…

When the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) was first completed in 1975, it stood as a bold symbol of South–South cooperation, a physical and political bridge linking landlocked Zambia to the world through the Port of Dar es Salaam. Built with Chinese support at a time when many African countries faced isolation and geopolitical pressure, TAZARA became more than a railway. It became a story of solidarity, resilience, and shared purpose. A History Rooted in Liberation TAZARA was born out of…

The article was prepared by Ulyana Savoskina, Svetlana Petrova and Kristina Frank. While the international arena is engaged in discussions on a new world order, another no less important debate remains in the shadows – the right to dispose of one’s own past. BRICS countries possess a rich cultural heritage, part of which is today kept outside their borders. Many artefacts were removed during the colonial era, lost by countries of origin as a result of wars or diplomatic exchanges,…

World Bank data show that the food crisis continues to deepen. The BRICS countries can help overcome global food shortages by ensuring affordable prices for bread and other food products. The initiative to create a grain exchange is expected to contribute to tackling the problem of hunger. However, questions remain: how soon will it start operating, what infrastructure must be created to ensure its efficiency, and how can a balanced framework for future competition policy be established? These are pressing…

When I first set foot in Hyderabad, Telangana, for a media management course at the Dr. MCR Human Resource Development Institute, I had little idea that the city would offer me not only a classroom of knowledge but also a canvas of culture, history, and unforgettable human connections. Over the course of my stay, I had the privilege of engaging with 29 delegates from 25 countries, a truly global gathering of minds that turned every class session into a mini…