China debt trap

A debt trap? Not quite. But PNG’s telecom industry is a showcase example of how debt to China weighs down governments and constrains choices.

The authors’ recent book, which includes a survey of opinion leaders from BRI stakeholder countries, debunks the “debt-trap diplomacy” thesis.

Its economy battered by COVID-19, the nation's sovereign reserves have fallen to less than $1 billion, putting it on the brink of default.

In Ethiopia and Kenya, the attractive illusion of the “China model” has had grave financial consequences.

Unconventional – and often overlooked – practices form a key part of China’s international influence.

Is relief from China the answer to the debt woes of COVID-19?

More than an overstated “debt trap,” Sri Lanka should consider the environmental and labor impacts of Chinese investment.

Untangling the truth about Chinese debt and Sri Lanka means cutting through some misleading media narratives.

Longstanding anti-Chinese prejudices, coupled with foreign policy fears, are bringing down China’s image among Indonesians.

Sri Lanka’s debt crisis and Chinese loans – separating myth from reality.

Japan should export its profitable public transport business model to help African countries repay Chinese infrastructure loans.