Taking greater role, China leader pledges $2 bln to poor

Taking greater role, China leader pledges $2 bln to poor
United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 26, 2015 - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday pledged $2 billion for a new development fund for poor countries on a UN visit showcasing Beijing's growing global role. Xi's announcement, made in his first address to the United Nations, follows longstanding criticism from the United States and other developed countries that China has not taken responsibilities in line with its aspirations for a gre ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/Taking_greater_role_China_leader_pledges_2_bln_to_poor_999.html