“Artificial sun”, autonomous transport, quantum communications and satellite technologies. What other inventions from BRICS countries could shape the future? Read TV BRICS’ article on technological cooperation and the most promising projects of the group A new centre for scientific and technological cooperation China is emerging as the main technological hub; India is increasing its scientific activity, while other countries are contributing potential for the regional diversification of ties. With significant resources at its disposal, BRICS is now taking shape as a new international centre for scientific and technological development. Along this path, scientists identify a number of challenges, such as insufficient funding, dependence on natural resources and the brain drain. But there are also significant advantages. First and foremost, these include a growing number of innovations and an increase in the number of enterprises adopting advanced technologies. Moreover, the documented partnership between BRICS countries significantly strengthens their potential in the scientific sphere. The Memorandum of Cooperation in Science, framework programmes, and declarations adopted following the annual meetings of BRICS Ministers of Science, Technology and Innovation. All of this helps the countries combine Western and Eastern approaches in implementing the boldest scientific projects capable of shaping the technological future of the world. China: digitalisation and green energy China’s economy is demonstrating sustained growth. This is largely driven by science and technology. In 2025, as TV BRICS partner Xinhua News Agency reported, the country’s GDP grew by 5 per cent compared with the previous year and, for the first time, exceeded 140 trillion yuan. Experts identified the key drivers of development as industrial modernisation through robotisation and automation, the development of digital infrastructure, the transition to a low-carbon economy, and artificial intelligence. “In the field of artificial intelligence, the state is actively investing in major research centres, national laboratories and specialist training,