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China Advocates Multilateralism at IMF-World Bank Meetings

4/21/2026

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On April 16-17, 2026, China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an and Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, attended the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank meetings in Washington, D.C.
They stressed multilateralism and cooperation.
Pan Gongsheng warned that trade protectionism ignores global imbalances and urged IMF surveillance of fiscal risks.
Lan Fo'an said China will deepen cooperation with the World Bank and share reform experiences.

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On April 16-17, 2026, China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an and Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, attended the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank meetings in Washington, D.C.
They stressed multilateralism and cooperation.
Pan Gongsheng warned that trade protectionism ignores global imbalances and urged IMF surveillance of fiscal risks.
Lan Fo'an said China will deepen cooperation with the World Bank and share reform experiences.