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L'AQUILA, Italy, July 10 (Reuters) - Six years ago, China attended its first Group of Eight summit as a quiet observer on the sidelines. This week in Italy, it stirred the pot in a debate about the international financial system.
The Asian power's trajectory toward centre stage in such a short time and its willingness to broach difficult issues are emblematic of a growing diplomatic assertiveness, especially in the financial sphere.
The turnaround for the G8 has been equally abrupt. Inviting …
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