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BRICS future up for debate after Xi, Putin no-shows

BRICS future up for debate after Xi, Putin no-shows

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French economist Thomas Piketty urged Western powers to take BRICS seriously, given its rising economic weight. He noted the bloc has surpassed the G7 in purchasing power parity, accounting for more than 32% of global GDP.