The U.S. and Europe want wealthier countries in the developing bloc to contribute—along with assurances that the funds would flow toward countries that really need it, not China or Saudi Arabia.

Weak consumption, an aging population and an exodus of personal wealth from the country put China on a perilous path.

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But bad news could turn into good news for China, Wu added, as an increasing number of challenges may prompt additional stimulus measures during the country's annual parliamentary meetings in March.

“They don’t have hope,” says Chen Jinguo, a professor of philosophy and religion at Minzu University of China. To find some, many are turning to divination, spiritualism and superstitio ...