China's Approach to BRICS

Abstract

The economic rise of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) inevitably leads to a redistribution of power in the international system. Chinese leaders today accord a considerable priority to this group, and there are elements of realism, liberalism/ institutionalism and constructivism in their approach. This article intends to study China’s policy towards BRICS and examine the above elements so as to better understand how the Chinese leadership perceives China’s role in the international system, and how it seeks to articulate its interests and enhances its influence.