Amid China’s economic woes, US can gain clout with indebted countries: analysts
China's Belt and Road Initiative is facing financial troubles as approximately $78 billion worth of external loans are either in default or under renegotiation, giving the US an opportunity to gain leverage with indebted countries.
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