China is expanding its presence in international governance bodies, but tensions with the West may hinder its influence. Photo: Xinhua
China-West tensions raise questions about limits of Beijing’s influence at WTO, UN and World Bank
- China’s representation in international bodies, especially at an elite level, still lags behind major Western economies
- Underrepresentation is constraining China’s efforts to reform the global governance system, Chinese experts say
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China is expanding its presence in international governance bodies, but tensions with the West may hinder its influence. Photo: Xinhua