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More than four years on from one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in history, Tonga is struggling to improve its infrastructure as it pays off a massive Chinese loan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/05/tonga-debt-china-eruption/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tonga #china #volcanoes #indopacific #loans #debt
Tonga's debt to China hinders rebuilding effort four years after eruption

Tongan Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua has said his country will not be accepting any more loans from Beijing.

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Apr 5 at 9:10amBuffer