How Beijing’s Africa ambitions, financed by China’s mega banks, triggered a crisis in Zambia
ICIJ • 10/26/2026
Summary
Chinese banking giants provided loans to Zambia, which is already burdened by debt. When it came time for repayment, these banks adopted a hardball stance, as indicated by documents.
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