Yellen's IMF Funding Plan Faces Resistance from China, Supported by India
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her plan for an "equi-proportional" increase in IMF quota resources is likely to happen despite China's concerns.
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The U.S. plan would have countries contribute towards IMF quota increase proportionally to current shareholdings.
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China wants more IMF shares and influence but would have to wait under the U.S. plan.
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India's Finance Minister backed the U.S. plan as a temporary solution to quickly boost IMF funding.
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IMF head called for a deadline to adjust shareholding structure to give more weight to large emerging markets.