The G20: China’s show

• Published 02 Apr 2009

Beijing's proposals for currency reform ahead of the G20 summit illustrate its burgeoning international influence and underline its plans to internationalise the renminbi.

As China Confidential went to press, world leaders were gathered in London for the G20 summit – a meeting much freighted with hopes of saving the world economy. Such meetings often turn out to disappoint in the substance behind the official rhetoric. But we think that no matter what substance emerges, the London G20 is assured a place in history.

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