BRICS China Targets US: "America Obsessed with Hegemony" - Is US Influence Waning?
Rising tensions between China and the United States are dominating the global stage, especially within the BRICS economic bloc. Recent statements coming from the BRICS summit signal a growing challenge to American dominance. According to reports, China\'s President Xi Jinping, through Commerce Minister Wang Wentao\'s speech, directly accused the US of being "obsessed with maintaining its hegemony" and actively seeking to "cripple the emerging markets and developing countries." This accusation, delivered 15 de sept. de 2025, highlights a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape.
BRICS Expansion: A Sign of Declining US Hegemony?
The expansion of the BRICS group is widely seen as a direct challenge to the US-led world order. An analysis 15 de sept. de 2025 states: "The group\'s expansion marks the decline of U.S. hegemony and its ideological bedrock, American exceptionalism." This exceptionalism posits that the United States holds a unique position in the world, a view increasingly contested by nations seeking a more multipolar global structure.
China\'s Perspective: The US and Economic Crippling
China\'s stance is that the US, motivated by a desire to maintain its global dominance, is actively hindering the economic progress of developing nations. As hinted by President Xi at the BRICS summit: "some country [hint: the USA], obsessed with maintaining its hegemony, has gone out of its way to cripple the EMDCs." This narrative resonates with many countries feeling the pressure of US sanctions and economic policies.
Sanctions and International Crises Fuel Anti-US Sentiment
The meeting highlighted the current geopolitical situation, specifically "the sanctions imposed by the United States on China, Russia and Iran, which all participants condemned." These sanctions are perceived as unfair and detrimental to economic development. Furthermore, "the inconsistent U.S. position towards ongoing regional and international crises, notably in Ukraine and Gaza," contrasts sharply with China\'s assertive presence on the global stage, further eroding confidence in US leadership.
America\'s Response: Carrot and Stick Needed?
Some analysts suggest that a more nuanced approach is needed from the US. A strategy outlined 14 de sept. de 2025 proposes: "America needs a carrot-and-stick strategy, offering economic opportunities to BRICS members to distance themselves from China, with the threat that American security [may be impacted by continued alignment with China]." Whether this approach will be effective remains to be seen.
Looking Ahead: BRICS vs. US - A Shifting World Order
The increasingly vocal criticisms of the US from China and within the BRICS framework point to a potentially significant shift in the global balance of power. The coming years will be crucial in determining the future of international relations and the role of the US in a world increasingly challenged by emerging economies and alternative global powers. The phrase "Whoever is developing fast" is clearly drawing the attention of the US, and how it responds will shape the future.