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China debt trap
![Watch China’s Unconventional Levers of Power in World Affairs Watch China’s Unconventional Levers of Power in World Affairs](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-flag-540874_1280.jpg)
Watch China’s Unconventional Levers of Power in World Affairs
By Robert Sutter
Unconventional – and often overlooked – practices form a key part of China’s international influence.
![China and the COVID-19 Debt Crunch China and the COVID-19 Debt Crunch](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-05-28-8.jpg)
China and the COVID-19 Debt Crunch
By Hannah Ryder
Is relief from China the answer to the debt woes of COVID-19?
![The Belt and Road in Sri Lanka: Beyond the Debt Trap Discussion The Belt and Road in Sri Lanka: Beyond the Debt Trap Discussion](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-05-07-2.jpg)
The Belt and Road in Sri Lanka: Beyond the Debt Trap Discussion
By Divya Hundlani & Pabasara Kannangara
More than an overstated “debt trap,” Sri Lanka should consider the environmental and labor impacts of Chinese investment.
![The Hambantota Port Deal: Myths and Realities The Hambantota Port Deal: Myths and Realities](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2019-12-30-5.jpg)
The Hambantota Port Deal: Myths and Realities
By Umesh Moramudali
Untangling the truth about Chinese debt and Sri Lanka means cutting through some misleading media narratives.
![Understanding Indonesians’ Souring Sentiment Toward China Understanding Indonesians’ Souring Sentiment Toward China](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_343812051532.jpg)
Understanding Indonesians’ Souring Sentiment Toward China
By Dikanaya Tarahita and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Longstanding anti-Chinese prejudices, coupled with foreign policy fears, are bringing down China’s image among Indonesians.
![Is Sri Lanka Really a Victim of China’s ‘Debt Trap’? Is Sri Lanka Really a Victim of China’s ‘Debt Trap’?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17136401004611.jpg)
Is Sri Lanka Really a Victim of China’s ‘Debt Trap’?
By Umesh Moramudali
Sri Lanka’s debt crisis and Chinese loans – separating myth from reality.
![How Japan Can Help Africa Escape China’s ‘Debt Trap’ How Japan Can Help Africa Escape China’s ‘Debt Trap’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-32539091104_0b7ff30e05_k.jpg)
How Japan Can Help Africa Escape China’s ‘Debt Trap’
By Xiaochen Su
Japan should export its profitable public transport business model to help African countries repay Chinese infrastructure loans.
![China’s ‘Debt Diplomacy’ Is a Misnomer. Call It ‘Crony Diplomacy.’ China’s ‘Debt Diplomacy’ Is a Misnomer. Call It ‘Crony Diplomacy.’](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-mattala_rajapaksa_international_airport_terminal_building.jpg)
China’s ‘Debt Diplomacy’ Is a Misnomer. Call It ‘Crony Diplomacy.’
By Mark Akpaninyie
The debt trap isn’t a national strategy. Instead, unchecked profit motive is driving Chinese firms to exploit poor nations.
![Demystifying Debt Along China’s New Silk Road Demystifying Debt Along China’s New Silk Road](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17135293202360.jpg)
Demystifying Debt Along China’s New Silk Road
By Sophie van der Meer
Is Beijing really seeking to buy political influence abroad?
![Is China Undermining Its Own Success in Africa? Is China Undermining Its Own Success in Africa?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_07061507094.jpg)
Is China Undermining Its Own Success in Africa?
By Brendon J. Cannon
Negative interactions with Chinese companies and individuals are hurting the country’s image in many African countries.
![Revisiting Chinese Transportation Projects in Ethiopia Revisiting Chinese Transportation Projects in Ethiopia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-central-building-of-the-railway-station.jpg)
Revisiting Chinese Transportation Projects in Ethiopia
By Istvan Tarrosy and Zoltán Vörös
A year later, the authors revisit two major projects in Addis Ababa to see what has changed – and what hasn’t.
![Rajapaksa’s Town: A Visit to Hambantota Rajapaksa’s Town: A Visit to Hambantota](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-n_muller-4421.jpg)
Rajapaksa’s Town: A Visit to Hambantota
By Nicholas Muller
A look at developments in the stronghold of Mahinda Rajapaksa’s southern region of Hambantota.