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Full Coverage of Chinese Lending in Africa: From Debt Traps to Debt Relief

To some, China is a predatory lender exploiting Africa’s vulnerable economies by overloading them with unsustainable debt in order to extract influence or even assets when they inevitably fall into debt distress. To others, China is a vital source of badly-needed capital that is helping to narrow the continent’s gaping infrastructure deficit. Few topics are contentions and complex as Chinese lending in Africa and CAP provides unrivaled coverage from all sides of this multifaceted issue. Bookmark this page to stay up to date with our analysis of Chinese lending in Africa.

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China, World Bank Spar Over Who’s to Blame For Delays in Zambia Debt Relief

A major philosophical difference is emerging as a hold-up to Zambia’s much-needed debt relief. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning recently said the key to easing Zambia’s debt burden “lies in the participation of multilateral financial institutions and commercial creditors in the debt-relief efforts.” ...

Why Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Hot Take on Chinese Debt in Africa Is So Problematic

China’s Debt Relief Offer For Sri Lanka May Not Be Enough to Satisfy IMF, Say Insiders

China Tells Janet Yellen U.S. Is in No Position To Criticize Beijing on Debt Issues in Zambia

U.S. Treasury Secretary Blames China for Delays in Zambia Debt Restructuring

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Twice-weekly podcast dedicated to exploring every facet of China's engagement in Africa. Hosted by Eric Olander and Cobus van Staden.
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