President Xi Jinping said Saturday that China will assume the BRICS presidency next year and will host the 19th BRICS Summit.
Addressing the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, Xi said China is ready to work with all parties to build consensus, jointly usher in a third "golden decade" of BRICS cooperation, and create a bright future of prosperity and progress.
Xi arrived in New Delhi earlier on Saturday for the summit at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
China will take over BRICS presidency next year: Xi
China will take over BRICS presidency next year: Xi
China will take over BRICS presidency next year: Xi
Major breakthroughs in low-carbon energy transition and smart recycling are drawing attention at the Environment and Energy Services Hall of the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS).
Kicking off in Beijing on Wednesday, the five-day fair has gathered participants from 90 countries, regions and international organizations, with more than 1,800 companies exhibiting on site.
The environment and energy services exhibition area features comprehensive solutions for zero-carbon industrial parks. Leading energy producers are also showcasing their latest achievements, including geothermal technology, supercritical power generation and integrated energy services. Many of these low-carbon solutions are designed to support international energy projects, fueling the global expansion of China's green services.
"Since implementation, we have achieved a few things. I think the first one is more than 10 percent in energy saving. The second one is actually maintaining the same network performance and service quality. The third one is actually no noticeable impact on customer experience itself. So this result actually demonstrates that AI can deliver a more meaningful energy efficiency while maintaining a reliable and high-quality network," said Reza Mirza, Group Head of Corporate Communication and Sustainability at XLSmart.
In the area, innovations range from AI‑powered waste sorting and recycled construction materials to hydrogen-driven sanitation equipment. Advanced low-carbon materials are also showcased, supporting zero-carbon buildings and next-generation computing centers.
"For every tonne of steel we produce, we emit more than two tonnes of carbon dioxide. Through technological and process innovation, we have developed low-carbon-emission automotive steel, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by a maximum of 50 percent," said Liu Huasai, chief researcher at the Research Institute of Technology, Shougang Group Co.
Beyond the exhibits, a series of forums are unveiling new financing frameworks for green projects. By building a global platform for green services trade, CIFTIS is helping push forward international carbon-reduction goals and sustainable growth.
China's service trade fair highlights green energy, recycling breakthroughs
