Chinese FM spokesperson refutes 'debt trap' claim


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Source:Xinhua 15-07-22 09:16 Updated BJT Font size: A+ A- BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday refuted the so-called "Chinese debt trap" claim, saying that it is pure disinformation and a narrative trap created by those who do not hope to see China-Africa cooperation pick up speed. Spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks at a daily news briefing, responding to a query on a recent report on debt in Africa. The UK charity "Debt Justice" recently published a report citing data from the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and other institutions, claiming that African...