The "debt trap" allegation against China was raised again recently. When delivering a speech at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, US Vice President Mike Pence claimed that China's assistance to Pacific Island countries has caused debt burdens for the recipients.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also made remarks at the meeting in which he supported Pence, stating that Asia-Pacific countries need to ensure investment openness, transparency and fiscal soundness for their infrastructure development.
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