In a statement that could signal a turn for the world’s two largest economies, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended a hand of partnership to the United States, expressing a desire for friendship, not rivalry.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, from Oct. 22 to 24, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday. During his visit, Xi will attend the leaders' meeting,

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit the Russian city of Kazan to participate in the BRICS leaders' summit on 22-24 October. Source: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Máo Ning, reported by Ukrinform news agency Quote: "Xi Jinping will have an in-depth exchange of views with the BRICS leaders on the current international situation,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to come face-to-face at the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan next week as both leaders are attending the conclave.