U.S. Urges China to Support Debt Relief for Poor Countries in Exchange for Greater IMF Power

U.S. should link China's greater power in IMF to support for debt relief for poor countries, says former U.S. Treasury official.

China is world's largest sovereign creditor but unwilling to accept losses on loans to distressed countries.

IMF member countries to discuss shareholding structure at meetings in Morocco.

U.S. wants countries to contribute more funds to IMF but keep U.S.-dominated structure.

U.S. says countries wanting more IMF power should advance its goals like sustainable financing and debt relief.