The China in Africa Podcast Tang Xiaoyang on Why the U.S., Not China is to Blame for Africa’s Debt Problems
Mar 28, 2024
Tsinghua University Professor Tang Xiaoyang discusses how the U.S., not China, is to blame for Africa's debt issues. The podcast delves into the effects of U.S. interest rates on African debt, preparations for the upcoming China-Africa Cooperation summit, and the evolving economic policies of China. The conversation also explores perceptions of China's infrastructure projects in Africa, market power strategies of Western vs. Chinese companies, and the impact of Chinese electric vehicle models in developing countries.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
African Debt Crisis and the Belt and Road
04:00 • 7min
China's Evolving Economic Policies and Africa Relations
10:36 • 23min
China-Africa Infrastructure Quality and Sustainability
33:18 • 11min
Exploring the Divergence of Market Power Strategies Between Western and Chinese Companies
44:22 • 3min
Exploring the Influence of Chinese EVs in Developing Countries
46:55 • 3min