谁在制造“债务陷阱”？——一份英国报告揭示的真相

Group 1 - A recent report by the NGO "Debt Justice" indicates that from 2020 to 2025, 39% of external debt repayments from low-income countries will go to commercial lenders outside of China, while only 13% will be directed to China [1] - The report highlights that the narrative of China being the "largest creditor" is misleading, as the majority of debt is owed to Western commercial lenders and multilateral institutions [1] - The report cites examples of Western commercial lenders, such as Glencore and Standard Chartered, refusing debt relief to countries like Chad and Zambia, illustrating the aggressive stance of these creditors [1] Group 2 - The historical context shows that Western countries have imposed neoliberal policies on Latin American countries, leading to economic sovereignty loss and social tensions [2] - To address the long-standing debt issues of developing countries, economic diversification and sustainable development are essential, with China supporting these efforts through long-term investments [2] - China's infrastructure investments in Africa, including nearly 100,000 kilometers of roads and over 10,000 kilometers of railways, have significantly enhanced connectivity and modernization, countering the "debt trap" narrative [2] Group 3 - The construction and deconstruction of the "debt trap" narrative reflect a deeper geopolitical struggle for development rights and discourse power [3] - The Western-led debt system restricts the economic autonomy of developing countries, while China's cooperative model offers a potential pathway to break these constraints [3]