Wang Yi pushes BRICS to secure strategic mineral supply chains

The call for closer integration signals Beijing’s intent to leverage the expanded BRICS platform to secure critical raw materials essential for industrial growth. By positioning the group as a counterweight to existing global supply chains, Wang seeks to foster a self-sustaining network that prioritizes resource security among member states. Beyond minerals, the ministry’s statement highlighted a broad agenda for the bloc, advocating for shared standards in technology and proactive management of cross-border crises.