JOHANNESBURG, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on BRICS members to uphold multilateralism and improve global governance.

"We should urge all parties to fully observe collectively adopted international rules, and we should treat all countries as equals regardless of their size," Xi said while addressing a business forum at the 10th BRICS summit scheduled from July 25 to 27.

He also stressed to address issues that matter to all through consultation and oppose hegemony and power politics.