China backs aid for Ukraine

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China backs aid for Ukraine

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Reuters

185 Views • Apr 12, 2014

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The Chinese Vice Finance Minister says China backs IMF financial support for Ukraine.

He spoke with journalists on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank spring meetings in Washington

(SOUNDBITE) (English) CHINESE VICE FINANCE MINISTER ZHU GUANGYAO SAYING:

" We hope this difficult time - particularly in Ukraine - the IMF plays quick and strong action. We support that."

The IMF has pledged to cover Ukraine's financing needs of $27 billion over the next two years.

But the vice finance minister did not offer specific details on just what China would contribute.