China renews calls for IMF reform to boost emerging market voices

Realigning quotas is critical for legitimacy and effectiveness, central banker says

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Central bank Gov. Pan Gongsheng says the IMF's existing quota distribution no longer reflects the true standing of emerging markets in the global economy. © Reuters

WANG SHIYU and DENISE JIA, Caixin

China has renewed its push for meaningful reforms to the International Monetary Fund's quota system, urging stronger representation for emerging markets and developing economies amid growing calls to modernize global financial governance.

Speaking at the 51st International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) meeting on April 24-25, Gov. Pan Gongsheng of China's central bank stressed the urgent need to accelerate quota reforms -- a step he described as critical for the IMF's legitimacy, effectiveness and representativeness.

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