Xi chooses Chinese-made Hongqi limo over Putin's Aurus at BRICS
During the BRICS summit held in Kazan, Chinese President Xi Jinping chose not to use the Russian Aurus limousine, a favorite of Vladimir Putin. Instead, Xi opted for a different Chinese vehicle.
2:24 PM EDT, October 23, 2024
At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, some foreign leaders chose to use the Russian Aurus car, which is also used by Putin. However, as reported by "The Moscow Times," Chinese President Xi Jinping declined the Russian automotive offer.
Instead, Xi Jinping decided to travel in a Hongqi limousine.
This brand represents Chinese luxury cars. The name Hongqi means "red flag" and is a nod to communist movements. Founded in 1959, Hongqi is China's oldest passenger car brand.
BRICS summit in Kazan: Putin on the "world order"
The BRICS summit will last three days and involve representatives from over 30 countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in Kazan that Moscow and Beijing would work together to establish a "fair world order."
Besides Russia and China, the BRICS group includes Brazil, India, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Commentators note that Putin aims to demonstrate in Kazan that, contrary to Western claims, Russia is not isolated on the international stage.
