A comprehensive study analyzing data from 197 countries over 20 years suggests that China's Belt and Road Initiative has had positive effects, contrary to common criticisms. The research, published in the Quarterly Journal of International Politics, indicates that the initiative is associated with reduced debt risks and improved corruption control in participating nations across Africa, Asia, and Europe. The findings challenge prevailing narratives that characterize the Belt and Road Initiative as a "debt trap" or a source of corruption. AI
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- Africa
- Belt and Road Initiative
- Centre for Asia-Pacific Development Studies
- China
- Europe
- Mao Weizhun
- Quarterly Journal of International Politics
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