China to press for bigger developing world voice, but not new global currency, at G8

BEIJING — China will likely push for a bigger voice for developing countries in international monetary policy at the G8 meeting this week, but a top Chinese diplomat said it won’t raise its proposal for a new global currency to replace the dollar.

China opposes US climate proposal to put tariffs on countries that do not cut emissions

BEIJING — China said Thursday it opposed part of a landmark U.S. bill to cut greenhouse gas emissions, saying tariffs should not be imposed on countries that do not cut emissions.

Chinese President Hu to attend G8 meeting in Italy, along with other developing nations

BEIJING — Chinese President Hu Jintao will attend next month’s meeting in Italy between leaders of the Group of Eight nations and those of emerging economies, the Foreign Ministry said Monday.