African countries now sending more money to China than they receive in new loans


By  REUTERS

REUTERS

What you need to know:

  • The reversal has been most dramatic in Africa. Between 2015 and 2019, African countries received $30 billion in new loans from China. By 2020–2024, the continent was sending $22 billion back, a $52 billion swing.

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