The World Bank awards a greater say to China, acknowledging its rapidly growing influence on the global economy

摘要

The 186 members of the World Bank have decided to increase China's voting power from 2.77% to 4.42%. This is still well behind the voting strength of the United States, whose 15.85% share gives it effective veto power, and also short of Japan's 6.84%. But the boost does confirm the Chinese seat as No. 3 on the bank, and signalises recognition by the international lending body of China's stature in the world economy.