The reason why South Africa is considering inviting China to host the BRICS summit is related to Putin. From 22 to 24 August this year, the BRICS leaders' summit will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to Reuters on May 31, South Africa has issued an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the meeting, but because he is "wanted" by the International Criminal Court (ICC), South African officials said that South Africa is considering a variety of ways to avoid the execution of arrest warrants against Putin, including changing the venue. According to the report, a South African government official said on condition of anonymity that one of the options being watched is for South Africa to invite China, which held the previous rotating presidency, to host the BRICS leaders' summit. In addition, Obeid Bapela, South Africa's deputy minister of state-owned enterprises, said on May 30 that South Africa was planning to pass legislation to give the government the option to decide whether to implement the arrest warrant of the International Criminal Court. Reuters said Bapela did not respond to a request for comment. Some South African officials believe that there is not enough time for the South African Parliament to pass such a law before the BRICS summit. (world wide Web)