IMF Chief Cited for Pressure to Improve China World Bank Data

The transcript discusses the release of an IMF report that surprised many with its timing and content. The US Treasury is analyzing the report, and the Biden administration's reaction is anticipated due to the US's significant IMF shareholding. The report also highlights a controversy involving Cristalina Gordeeva, who allegedly pressured staff to maintain China's ranking in a World Bank survey during negotiations for a capital increase. This has raised concerns about the influence of these negotiations on the report's findings.

What pressure did Crystallina Gordeeva allegedly exert regarding China's ranking?

What concerns were raised about the timing of the report and its implications for the World Bank?