Brazil, India pressure China on currency
CNN Asia Wednesday 21st April, 2010
The BRIC - Brazil, Russia, India and China - leaders at an April 15 summit. India and Brazilian officials are joining the chorus of nations seeking a valuation increase in Chinese currency.
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