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China can neither allow Laos to default on huge debts nor let its small neighbor suffer too much.

Where weak countries have a ton of debt. they add on the debt just to have relations with china, right? >> that's right. and and -- maria: so china declares itself a developing nation. >> so they can do it on their own, right? the u.n. charter says that china is a developing nation. what does that mean? listen they qualify for interest-free loans or low-interest loans from the world bank. so in other words, the world bank is funding their belt and road initiative, their projects, in 151 countries across the world to do infrastructure projects. when they get them in the debt trap -- they take t...

Diplomacy and weak countries add on the debt to have relationsan withd china? >> that's right. maria: china declares itself a developing nation.r >> they can do it on their own; right. un charter says china is a doe developing nation. what does that mean? they qualify for interest-freeh loans or low banks from thes world bankfu.ei so ther world bank is funding belt and road initiative and projecting 151 countries across the world to do infrastructure projects when they get them intm the debt trap. they take the money charging service interest rates to the developing nation and get them in a de...

African governments have more influence on China-funded projects than mainstream narratives acknowledge.

The Global Gateway is primarily a values-based effort aimed at expanding Europe’s influence in developing and neighbouring countries. Despite obstacles, the EU is positioning itself as a competitor to deliver tangible results on the global stage.