As China takes the reins of the Group of 20 for the coming year, the first indications are emerging of its agenda.

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“We have seen China grasping every multilateral occasion to enhance its image and leadership role, be it regionally or globally,” said Yun Sun, a senior associate with the East Asia Program at the Stimson Center in Washington. “There is little reason for China not to fully exploit the G-20 chairmanship.”