Beijing is exploiting recent joint naval maneuvers by BRICS nations to transform the bloc into a military one, a provocative shift that signals a direct challenge to Washington and could trigger punitive tariffs against member states, experts warn.
Navies from China, Russia, and other BRICS nations launched the “Will for Peace 2026” drills at the Simon’s Town naval base in South Africa on Jan. 9, initiating a joint operation that continues through Jan. 16.
Led by Beijing, the drills were framed as a way to deepen military exchanges and address maritime threats, according to a statement released by the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Jan. 12….
China’s Militarization of BRICS Risks US Sanctions: Analysts
