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The BRICS Summit, as an important platform for cooperation among emerging market countries around the world, has been attracting much attention. However, recently, the South African media reported a striking episode that revealed the difference in treatment between China and India in South Africa, which triggered widespread attention and discussion. This interesting story not only arouses people's thinking about the status and influence of the two countries on the international stage, but also reveals a series of reasons behind it.
The grandeur of the BRICS summit has undoubtedly attracted much attention. As one of the BRICS countries, both China and India sent high-level delegations to the conference to promote various cooperation agendas. However, South African media reports focused on the treatment of the two delegations, revealing clear differences.
The arrival of the Chinese delegation was impressive. The report described that the Chinese delegation's convoy was large, with a convoy of luxury cars, commercial buses and security vehicles marching through the streets of South Africa, attracting attention. After arriving, senior officials personally accompanied the delegation to visit famous local attractions, and the whole trip showed dignity and enthusiasm. During the conference, the high standard of treatment of the Chinese delegation was even more remarkable, with comfortable suites and high-quality Chinese food, all of which showed China's demeanor as a global economic power.
That contrasted sharply with the treatment of the Indian delegation. The Indian delegation's convoy was relatively small and did not attract much attention when it arrived. The hotel they stayed in was also relatively humble, in stark contrast to the luxurious suites of the Chinese delegation. During the meeting, the Indian delegation had to solve the problem of dining on its own, which was in stark contrast to the first-class service enjoyed by the Chinese delegation.
This difference in treatment has sparked widespread debate. People are beginning to wonder why there is such a difference in the treatment of China and India in South Africa. On the one hand, as the world's second largest economy, China's influence and position in global affairs cannot be ignored. The wealth of investment and aid programs has made the South African government more willing to give the Chinese delegation a higher standard of hospitality. India, despite its rapid economic growth, still has a gap in global influence compared to China's. At the BRICS summit, India did not make too many commitments or provide additional assistance, which may also lead to the South African government's relatively conservative treatment of the Indian delegation.
However, there may be other factors behind the incident. The image and reputation of the two countries have influenced their treatment at the BRICS summit to some extent. Since its reform and opening up, China has made remarkable development achievements and is regarded as an economic power and a leader in technological innovation. Its positive image in South Africa and active involvement in local communities have laid the foundation for better treatment in China. India's image in South Africa is weaker, with many seeing as a mismatch for its strength and potential. This may explain why the South African government favors the Chinese delegation.
In short, the difference in treatment between China and India during the BRICS summit reported by the South African media has caused people to think deeply about the status and influence of the two countries. However, we should also recognize that differences in treatment are not the only measure of national strength. Both China and India, as important members of the BRICS group, play an important role in the world order. Therefore, when evaluating national status, it is necessary to consider it from multiple perspectives.
To sum up, the BRICS episode reminds us that a country's image, reputation, and even past history of cooperation can affect its treatment in international affairs. For China and India, this episode is undoubtedly a lesson worth pondering, and will also provide useful enlightenment for the two countries in future international exchanges.