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Janet Yellen: “I think often, Chinese lending can be predatory and result in unsustainable debt and influence on countries.”

On the recordApril 5, 2022
I think often, Chinese lending can be predatory and result in unsustainable debt and influence on countries.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing concerns over China's global lending practices.

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