U.S. Urges China to Support Debt Relief for Poor Countries in Exchange for Greater IMF Power
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U.S. should link China's greater power in IMF to support for debt relief for poor countries, says former U.S. Treasury official.
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China is world's largest sovereign creditor but unwilling to accept losses on loans to distressed countries.
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IMF member countries to discuss shareholding structure at meetings in Morocco.
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U.S. wants countries to contribute more funds to IMF but keep U.S.-dominated structure.
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U.S. says countries wanting more IMF power should advance its goals like sustainable financing and debt relief.
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