China’s global lending lures countries into a debt trap

POLYGRAPH.info— At least two countries have declared bankruptcy due to an inability to repay foreign interest payments, primarily to China.

www.theyeshivaworld.com—Blinken Meets With China’s President Xi As US, China Spar Over Bilateral And Global Issues. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials, stressing the importance of “responsibly managing” the differences between the United States and China as the two sides butted heads over a number of contentious bilateral, regional and global issues. Talks between the two sides have increased in […]

The Guardian—‘This country is what the world would like to be’: can Costa Rica’s environment minister keep the country’s green reputation intact?. Though touted as a model of environmental preservation, the country has recently signalled a shift from phasing out fossil fuels to boosting the economy. Franz Tattenbach on the tension between green credentials and growth“This country is what the world would like to be but is not,” says Franz Tattenbach, Costa Rica’s minister of environment and energy. The 69-year-old economist is keenly aware of his role as guardian of the country’s reputation for forward-looking biodiversity initiatives and...

Time—Here’s All the Countries With TikTok Bans as Platform’s Future in U.S. Hangs In Balance. Over 30 countries have imposed restrictions on the social media platform.