16:16⇢Xi Calls for BRICS Multilateralism
⌨Chinese state media continues its extensive coverage of President Xi Jinping's participation in the virtual BRICS Summit. Reports emphasize Xi's call for BRICS nations to jointly defend multilateralism, uphold the multilateral trading system, advocate for international fairness, and strengthen solidarity for common development (CCTV, China Economic Net, China Daily, Global Times, Huanqiu, SCMP, Xinhua News, Xinhua News Chinese, Beijing Daily, China Daily Chinese). Separately, state media noted a new China-Saudi Arabia refining project, while independent outlets offered critical commentary on leadership longevity.