China's BRI left several countries saddled with 'hidden debts': report

Sep 30, 2021

Beijing [China], September 30 : China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has left scores of lower- and middle-income countries (LMIC) saddled with "hidden debts"...

China may seize Kenyan asset amid mounting debts

Oct 22, 2022

Nairobi [Kenya], October 22 : Accumulated Chinese loans pushed Kenya near default and Beijing may seize Kenyan assets if it could not pay its...

Evergrande's debts issues, a wake-up call for China's economy

Sep 23, 2021

Taicang [China], September 23 : Debts plaguing China's top property giant Evergrande Group are a wake-up call for the country's economy.

As 'Chequebook Diplomacy' fails, China turns from generous investor to tough enforcer

Feb 24, 2023

China is chasing down unpaid debts, complicating Beijing's broader aspirations of extending its influence and forging new relationships through economic deals.

Nigeria in turmoil over China's debt-trap diplomacy

Aug 16, 2020

Abuja [Nigeria], August 16 : Africa's largest economy is in turmoil over the prospect of 'losing' its sovereignty to China over bad debts.

Australia-China spat exposes dragon's hidden hands

Jun 30, 2020

Canberra [Australia], June 30 : A Chinese court's ruling of sentencing an Australian citizen to death in connection with alleged drug trafficking charges on...