专栏｜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" in the global South debt crisis is misleading, as Western commercial lenders and multilateral institutions play a more significant role [1] - The report cites examples of Western commercial lenders, such as Glencore and Standard Chartered, taking a hardline stance on debt repayments, which contrasts with China's approach [1] Group 2 - Historical practices of Western countries have imposed significant impacts on developing nations, with the "Washington Consensus" in 1989 exemplifying how financial tools were used to enforce neoliberal policies that harmed economic sovereignty in Latin America [2] - To address the long-standing debt issues of developing countries, a focus on economic diversification and sustainable development is essential, with China supporting these efforts through infrastructure investments in Africa [2] - Chinese investments in Africa, including the construction of extensive road and rail networks, are viewed positively by African leaders, who recognize these efforts as mutually beneficial rather than a "debt trap" [2] Group 3 - The narrative surrounding the "debt trap" reflects a deeper geopolitical struggle for development rights and discourse, with Western debt systems constraining the economic autonomy of developing countries [3] - China's cooperative model offers a potential pathway to break free from these constraints and explore new avenues for development [3]