KAZAN, Russia, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- This year's BRICS Summit is soon to take place in the historic Russian city of Kazan, and the launch of a direct flight from Shanghai couldn't be timelier. Xinhua's Miao Xiaojuan reports from on board, where conversations with flight crew and passengers reveal growing business and cultural connections, alongside shared aspirations for the future of the Global South.

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