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The Aims and Impact of Chinese Foreign Development: Brad Parks

Intelligence Matters

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The Environmental Impact of Chinese Loan-Financed Highway Construction

This chapter explores the environmental consequences of Chinese loan-financed highway construction in Cambodia, revealing a significant rise in deforestation in pristine rainforest areas. The construction of these roads has facilitated timber extraction for Chinese investors, raising concerns about the disregard for protected areas and associated dangers.

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