As close neighbors across the sea, China and Brunei have long been connected by the ancient Maritime Silk Road, which brought the two peoples together through trade, culture, and friendship. This year marks 35 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Ang Kai Lip, a participant in the 12th Peking University Oriental Scholarship Program on Governance, shares how his journey to China became a story of reconnecting with heritage and building mutual understanding. From recognizing China’s rapid development to understanding the governance logic and strategic policies behind that development, Ang’s experience reflects the warmth of people-to-people exchange. Through dialogue, learning, and shared stories, the bridge between China and Brunei continues to grow stronger. #GlobalSouth#

📍Former Aide to India's Former PM: Two Things the Global South Can Learn from China #India# #China# @SpoxCHN_MaoNing @AmbXieFeng @SpoxCHN_LinJian @xuejianosaka @salahzhang @zhang_heqing @consulat_de @ChinaSpox_India @China_Amb_India @IndiaInShanghai @SudheenKulkarni

The next wave of #Bitcoin# adoption is being driven by the Global South. On Binance, BTC holder growth YoY: 🔸 APAC: +31% 🔸 MENA: +26% 🔸 LatAm: +29% Emerging markets are leading.

Nearly half of Circle’s first 2026 Developer Grant cohort has roots in Africa or the Global South. That wasn’t by design. It happened because builders in Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Durban, Port of Spain, Famagusta, and beyond are solving real problems around: → Cross-border payments → Remittances → SME finance → FX → Merchant payments → Stablecoin-native banking Arc gives these teams a stablecoin-native settlement layer for building where the need is already clear. Meet the builders:

Glad to have met President William Ruto of Kenya. India and Kenya share a longstanding partnership anchored in the aspirations of the Global South. We remain committed to working together for the well-being of our people. @WilliamsRuto @G7

📍Sudheendra Kulkarni, Former Aide to India's Former PM: Seeking China's Lessons for the Global South in Jiangxi #China# #Jiangxi# #TCM# #India# @SudheenKulkarni @China_Amb_India @ChinaSpox_India @xuejianosaka @timesofindia @rashtrapatibhvn @consulat_de @IndiaInShanghai

President Xi pointed out that thanks to the joint efforts of all parties, the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) has come into being in Shanghai. This is a major move by China to answer the call of the Global South and unite the international community together to promote vigorously AI development and governance. It will be an important milestone in the history of AI development.