An empty airport, a railway to nowhere and China’s trillion-dollar plan

Oct 24, 2023

China's investment in infrastructure projects in other countries is explored, including successful examples and failed plans. The episode highlights an empty airport in Sri Lanka and a railway to nowhere in Kenya. The challenges of foreign loans and investments and their consequences are discussed, along with the financial challenges faced by the African Football League. Favorite teams and sponsorship controversies in a football tournament are also touched upon.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Mixed Results of China's Belt and Road Initiative: A Case Study of Sri Lanka

02:09 • 6min

Challenges and Consequences of Foreign Loans and Investments

07:51 • 3min

The African Football League and its Financial Challenges

11:10 • 2min

Favorite teams and sponsorship controversies in a football tournament

13:16 • 3min