Reevaluation the "Debt Trap Diplomacy” of China from Sri Lanka

Jiacheng Liu

doi:10.54097/htq05591

Authors

Jiacheng Liu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/htq05591

Keywords:

Debt sustainability, Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Debt Trap Diplomacy, Sri Lanka

Abstract

This study reevaluates the "Debt Trap Diplomacy" narrative in the context of Sri Lanka’s debt crisis, analyzing whether Chinese loans under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) are a primary cause of its fiscal distress or if domestic economic governance plays a more decisive role. By reviewing literature, financial reports, and comparative case studies, the research examines Sri Lanka’s debt composition and external financing patterns. The findings contribute to the discourse on global development finance and offer policy insights for developing nations seeking sustainable debt management strategies.

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