Chinese "debt trap diplomacy" is a lie. I wrote about this myth, why it persists, and how it 's advanced to obscure the IMF and World Bank's own practices of predatory lending and imposed austerity.
https://www.liberationnews.org/why-chinese-debt-trap-diplomacy-is-a-lie/
Why Chinese ‘debt trap diplomacy’ is a lie - Liberation News

U.S. politicians and corporate media often promote the narrative that China lures developing countri

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@catcontentonly The Crane podcast also did an informative episode on the false narrative, citing data from researchers at US universities. I believe the hosts are Africans studying in China so some people will still probably say it's Chinese government propaganda.

https://youtu.be/eKqcWdlw7MQ

The Crane: Episode #3 - China and “Debt Trap” Diplomacy in Africa: Facts & Data

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@walangsalapi I've been meaning to check out this podcast! Thanks for sharing!!