A 15,000-squaremeter working area will be allocated to journalists at the Xiamen international conference and exhibition center. [Photo/People's Daily Online]

Media booths

The Xiamen CPC official said a 15,000-squaremeter working area will be allocated to the media at the Xiamen international conference and exhibition center. It has 15 functional areas, including public signals, satellite transmission and a special cafeteria to remain open round the clock.

Possible issues for discussion

According to "The BRICS Post" online publication, focus at the summit will be on strengthening global governance and dealing with international terrorism and third-party intervention in regional crises. The key issues to be discussed will be furthering studies on establishing an independent ratings agency that appeals more to developing nations by making use of fairer criteria and assessments.

Leaders will also consider strengthening the international architecture of BRICS development bank. Experts have suggested that China's chair of this year's BRICS summit could see member states also discuss globalization and how to counter protectionist policies such as US President Donald Trump's withdrawal from international organizations and treaties. China is likely to impress on fellow members the importance of the Paris Climate Control Accords as a means to combat global warming, "The BRICS Post" said.