The Myth of the Chinese Debt Trap in Africa

Over the past two decades, China has built large infrastructure projects in almost every country in Africa, making Western powers uncomfortable amid wider concerns about Beijing’s investments across the continent. However, a deeper look shows that accusations of so-called debt trap diplomacy turn...

19 min - World Affairs & Investigations - Bloomberg Originals

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