China Hosts Belt and Road Forum Amid Concerns Over Debt Burdens of Developing Nations
- China hosts 3rd Belt and Road Forum, attended by 130 countries including Russia
- BRI investment since 2013 totals over $1 trillion across 148 countries
- Many recipients have "accentuated debt distress" from Chinese loans
- BRI investment in 2023 focused on East Asia and South America (43.9%)
- BRI construction projects centered on Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA (69.9%)
