EQ3 is china burdening africa with debt?

Question 1

What evidence is there to prove that China is burdening Africa with debt?

Answer 1

-Around 20% of external debt of Africa is owned to china
-17 African counties with debt exposure to china will potentially be unable to repay their loans
-It is said that China’s lending policy to Africa encourages corrupt deals and endangered its natural resources

Question 2

What evidence is there against China burdening Africa with debt?

Answer 2

-Most of chinas loans to Africa go to infrastructure projects such as roads, railways and ports