Is this the end of the West's power? The leaders of developing countries are meeting to discuss their plans for the future. Is the West's era over?
China ready for war as Xi visits army
Is this the end of the West's power? The leaders of developing countries are meeting to discuss their plans for the future. Is the West's era over?
"This is not your land, you are not my King." These were the words an Australian politicianA person who works in politics. shouted at King CharlesCharles III has been Britain's king since 2022. as he visited the country this week. For many, they are a clear sign: Britain's days of world power are over.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, a new empire was being built in the Russian city of KazanAn industrial city in Russia's west. It is the capital of the Tatar Autonomous Republic. . More than 20 leaders from the BRICSShort for the five largest emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. However, the group has recently expanded and now includes countries that are not in the acronym, such as Egypt and the UAE. group of emerging economiesCountries that are developing quickly and playing a bigger role in world trade. are meeting there.
The 20 leaders include Indian prime minister Narendra ModiThe prime minister of India. He inspires passionate support from many in his country, but his critics regard him as populist, anti-Muslim and authoritarian. and ChinaA country in East Asia, home to 1.4 billion people.'s president Xi JinpingThe president of China, who has concentrated power and removed term limits allowing him to serve for life..
The group could be very powerful. Together, they account for 45% of the world population and 28% of the worldwide economyThe way that money flows through a country, which affects wages and the cost of living..
Today, China is competing with the USA in the race to create new tech products. And it is also showing off its militarySoldiers or armed forces. power by carrying out drillsPractices for certain emergency or military situations. in the Taiwan StraitPart of the South China Sea, separating Taiwan from mainland China. and adding to its supply of nuclear weaponsA bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion. .
Leaders around the world may see China as a friendly face, promising to protect them - even if they then use their power to take away the rights of their own people.
Meanwhile, America has hesitated to send support to its allyA country that has agreed to support another one. UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. to help in the war against Russia.
Some fear this all adds up to a new age where China rules. But others say this is highly unlikely. BRICS, they argue, is not a true group of friends. In fact, some of its members are enemiesPeople who hate each other. . They will never act as one united group.
Is this the end of the West's power?
Yes! Across the world, a powerful group is forming. They will turn the current world order over. The West is losing its power.
No! This group will never be able to work together. They have big problems in their own countries and many of them hate each other.
Politician - A person who works in politics.
King Charles - Charles III has been Britain's king since 2022.
Kazan - An industrial city in Russia's west. It is the capital of the Tatar Autonomous Republic.
BRICS - Short for the five largest emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. However, the group has recently expanded and now includes countries that are not in the acronym, such as Egypt and the UAE.
Emerging economies - Countries that are developing quickly and playing a bigger role in world trade.
Narendra Modi - The prime minister of India. He inspires passionate support from many in his country, but his critics regard him as populist, anti-Muslim and authoritarian.
China - A country in East Asia, home to 1.4 billion people.
Xi Jinping - The president of China, who has concentrated power and removed term limits allowing him to serve for life.
Economy - The way that money flows through a country, which affects wages and the cost of living.
Military - Soldiers or armed forces.
Drills - Practices for certain emergency or military situations.
Taiwan Strait - Part of the South China Sea, separating Taiwan from mainland China.
Nuclear weapons - A bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion.
Ally - A country that has agreed to support another one.
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Enemies - People who hate each other.
China ready for war as Xi visits army

Glossary
Politician - A person who works in politics.
King Charles - Charles III has been Britain's king since 2022.
Kazan - An industrial city in Russia's west. It is the capital of the Tatar Autonomous Republic.
BRICS - Short for the five largest emerging economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. However, the group has recently expanded and now includes countries that are not in the acronym, such as Egypt and the UAE.
Emerging economies - Countries that are developing quickly and playing a bigger role in world trade.
Narendra Modi - The prime minister of India. He inspires passionate support from many in his country, but his critics regard him as populist, anti-Muslim and authoritarian.
China - A country in East Asia, home to 1.4 billion people.
Xi Jinping - The president of China, who has concentrated power and removed term limits allowing him to serve for life.
Economy - The way that money flows through a country, which affects wages and the cost of living.
Military - Soldiers or armed forces.
Drills - Practices for certain emergency or military situations.
Taiwan Strait - Part of the South China Sea, separating Taiwan from mainland China.
Nuclear weapons - A bomb or other weapon that uses nuclear energy to cause a big explosion.
Ally - A country that has agreed to support another one.
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Enemies - People who hate each other.