China, G8 discuss global economy, public finance

Chinese Finance Minister Jin Renqing (C) attends the finance ministers meeting of G8 held in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 10, 2006. Prospects for global economic growth and energy security took center stage on Saturday as finance ministers from the Group of Eight (G8) opened their main session of discussion here. Top finance officials from China, India, Brazil, Australia, South Korea and Nigeria also joined the discussion.

Officials who attend the finance ministers meeting of G8 pose for a group photo in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 10, 2006. Prospects for global economic growth and energy security took center stage on Saturday as finance ministers from the Group of Eight (G8) opened their main session of discussion here. Top finance officials from China, India, Brazil, Australia, South Korea and Nigeria also joined the discussion.