最新报道:Jim O'Neill, the economist who coined the term BRIC, expresses skepticism about the BRICS currency project, citing minimal progress over 15 years and emphasizing the need for China-India cooperation. Despite internal divisions, BRICS expansion now represents 46% of the global population and 37% of world GDP, with digital infrastructure advancing for a potential 2026 launch. Technical capabilities and payment systems are being strengthened, but political unity remains a critical challenge for the currency's implementation.