Belt and Road investments fuel debate about debt trap in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

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Belt and Road investments fuel debate about debt trap in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
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China is the largest investor in Sri Lanka, with funding and investment of nearly US$15 billion, partly under its Belt and Road Initiative. As Sri Lanka emerges from its worst economic crisis since independence, some are wondering if the Chinese money is more of a boon or bane. Chandni Vatvani reports.

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