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Sri Lanka caught in the trap of China's debt policy

It is now becoming difficult for Sri Lanka to get out of the trap of China. On the one hand, COVID has badly affected its economy, on the other hand, China's debt policy is proving to be a new headache for Sri Lanka.

Jan 03, 2022, 21:44 PM IST

CPEC in trouble? Imran Khan's new government preps to raise pressure on China

Imran Khan himself is singing praises about the China-Pakistan friendship. But his party seems to be working on something else.

Aug 19, 2018, 18:59 PM IST

To avoid China's debt trap, Malaysia to re-examine projects under Belt and Road Initiative

Malaysia's PM Mahatir Mohamad has said many countries have taken China's easy loans without thinking of how they will repay them.

Jun 06, 2018, 15:16 PM IST

Pakistan's CPEC port in Gwadar has more challenges than advantages: Report

Connectivity, higher transportation cost and services could prevent Gwadar from succeeding. And, of all things, it may be water that could be the biggest threat.

Apr 12, 2018, 20:25 PM IST

Rift with US could push Pakistan deeper into China's grip: Report

Being put on the terrorism financing watchlist would lead to a drying up of foreign financing, which could push Islamabad further into China's embrace, which is already raising suspicions in Pakistan.

Mar 28, 2018, 18:29 PM IST

CPEC impact: Growing Chinese influence may be driving Western investors away from Pakistan, say reports

High-ranking Pakistani official acknowledges that there is fear among Western investors that China could be given preferential treatment.

Mar 22, 2018, 11:21 AM IST

CPEC mess: Chinese company building Gwadar Port operating in Pakistan illegally, lawmakers told

A high-level parliamentary committee has ordered an investigation into the company building and operating Gwadar Port.

Mar 14, 2018, 11:40 AM IST

China embarrasses Pakistan at CPEC expo with huge poster showing Kashmir as part of India

China was forced to replace the poster after hue and cry.

Feb 01, 2018, 18:09 PM IST

On CPEC projects, now it is Pakistanis who need security clearance, not foreigners

The highly unusual move comes after a Chinese engineer disappeared last month

Jan 16, 2018, 13:24 PM IST

CPEC trouble: Pakistan halts work on 3 road projects that China stopped funding

Work on the road project will resume only after China hands over the money, a minister said.

Dec 12, 2017, 13:29 PM IST

China wants more control over CPEC, pushing Pakistan Army to take over: European think tank

Will Pakistan Army bow to Chinese pressure and take over? And will control stop with CPEC?

Dec 09, 2017, 19:47 PM IST

Roadblock in friendship? Pakistan 'stunned', as China stops funding for 3 CPEC projects, says report

Was China's decision to stop funding for the three road projects retribution?

Dec 05, 2017, 16:23 PM IST