70. Debt Trap Diplomacy – Is China Really to Blame?

31/07/2025 10 min
70. Debt Trap Diplomacy – Is China Really to Blame?

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Is China helping countries grow or trapping them in debt? In this episode of Zero Down, Priyadarshini and Manya explore the geopolitical motives and economic impacts behind unsustainable debt practices. From ports in Sri Lanka to railways in Africa, we look who's gaining, who's slipping, and what it means for global power dynamics.