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China vowed Sunday to remain alert to any renewed signs of economic crisis, but said it will hold the line against critics urging an appreciation of its currency and will not seek an aggressive leading role in world affairs.

Premier Wen Jiabao also repeated China’s stance that a recent dip in relations with the United States was entirely the fault of Washington for allowing the Dalai Lama to visit the U.S. and approving the sale of arms to Taiwan.

“The responsibility does not lie with the Chinese side, but the United States,” Wen said. “We hope the U.S....