Two UN Powers To Block Security Council Bid

The United States and China have agreed to oppose a plan to expand the membership of the United Nations Security Council proposed by several other members, including Japan, Germany, and Brazil, according to this article.

The plan would include six new permanent members. The U.S. opposes the plan because it exceeds Washington's preference for no more than two such members, while China opposes it because it would grant Japan permanent status on the council.