Recently, I noticed that the expansion speed of the BRICS economic alliance is really quite fast. Zimbabwe has officially submitted an application to join, and now BRICS has 11 members, with Indonesia only having joined earlier this year. Interestingly, Russia, South Africa, and Brazil have all expressed support for Zimbabwe, so the chances of this application being approved seem quite high.

Even more astonishing is that it's not just Zimbabwe knocking on the door. Countries like Bahrain, Malaysia, Turkey, and Vietnam have all submitted applications, totaling over 20 countries in line to join. What does this indicate? It shows that there is indeed a global force seeking alternatives outside the Western financial system.

From the trend of increasing member numbers, BRICS is gradually evolving into a truly alternative economic power. This is not just an expansion of an alliance, but a reflection of the multipolarization of the financial system. If this trend continues, the global financial landscape could face a profound reshaping. Some countries have clearly realized this and are vying to become new members.