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At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence

At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence
NYT World Friday 11 September 2026, 04:00 UTC By David Pierson and Alex Travelli 1 min read
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Mr. Modi with President Trump at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, in June.

Mr. Modi with President Trump at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, in June. [Image text:] FRANCE EVIAN 2026 G7 FRANCE 2025 FRANCE FRANCE 2026 G7 ANCE FRANC
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