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Chinese Envoy Pushes Back Against U.S. Criticism of Chinese Lending Practices in Africa

by Eric Olander

China’s ambassador to South Africa, Chen Xiaodong, took a swipe at U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien’s recent accusations that Chinese loans to African governments are predatory.

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