China Reject IMF: What next

China's relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has become increasingly contentious, especially in its rivalry with the United States. Beijing has raised several complaints about its treatment within the IMF, emphasizing a lack of fairness and adequate representation in decision-making processes. Despite its significant economic contributions, China feels marginalized, leading to calls for reform of the IMF’s quota system to reflect current global economic realities better. China criticizes the stringent conditions and perceived political bias of IMF loans, arguing these often do not address the unique needs of developing countries, hindering their growth. Additionally, Beijing is frustrated with the slow pace of IMF reforms, attributing this to resistance from the US, which maintains substantial control through its significant voting share and veto power. In this video, we will explore the confrontations between China and the IMF, and why China is considering alternatives to the IMF and other traditional financial systems.