INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Since 2025, BRICS comprises 11 member countries and 10 partner countries.According to World Bank data, China led all BRICS nations in GDP,
with six member countries surpassing $1 trillion in GDP in 2023
The remaining 5 member countries, together with all 10 partner countries, each recorded a GDP of over $45 billion that year.In 2024, Russia
was Chinas biggest trading partner amongst BRICS members, while Vietnam topped the list amongst BRICS partner countries, according to the
General Administration of Customs of China.The 17th BRICS Summit is set up to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6 to 7.
