Chinese premier calls on BRICS to spearhead development cooperation

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Sunday that BRICS countries should actively spearhead development cooperation and tap into the growth potential of emerging sectors.

Li made the remarks when addressing a plenary session of the 17th BRICS Summit, noting that China will establish a China-BRICS research center on new quality productive forces this year.