SCMP Weekend Reads Roundup Covers Brics AI and Trade Consensus, Hong Kong Mark Six Jackpot Dispute
A weekend summary from the South China Morning Post highlighted five stories that may have gone unnoticed, starting with a Brics agreement focused on artificial intelligence, trade, and reducing dependence on the US dollar. This summit occurred on Saturday at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping were captured in a photo released by Reuters. Additionally, the roundup addressed a dispute regarding a Hong Kong Mark Six jackpot, China's request for the US to cease all espionage activities, and a water conflict between India and Pakistan. However, no specific details were provided about the jackpot dispute or the results of the diplomatic discussions.
Key facts
- The roundup was published by the South China Morning Post
- Five stories were featured in the weekend reads roundup
- Brics members found common ground on AI, trade and de-dollarisation
- The Brics summit was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India
- The summit took place on Saturday
- Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping appeared together at the summit
- A photo of the three leaders was a handout via Reuters
- Other stories covered a Hong Kong Mark Six jackpot dispute, China urging the US to 'stop all' spying, and an India-Pakistan water row
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- South China Morning Post
- Brics
- Reuters
Locations
- Hong Kong
- China
- India
- Pakistan
- United States
- New Delhi
- Bharat Mandapam
- Russia