US ambassador to Australia Arthur Culvahouse. Photo: AP
China using ‘payday loan diplomacy’ in the Pacific, claims new US ambassador to Australia
- US Vice-President Mike Pence’s charge last year that China is ensnaring tiny island nations in foreign aid ‘debt traps’ did not go far enough, says diplomat
Topic |
Australia
US ambassador to Australia Arthur Culvahouse. Photo: AP
The US said Italy’s international image would suffer if it signed up to the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Bloomberg
China tells US to mind its own business after Italy is warned not to join Belt and Road Initiative
- Foreign ministry in Beijing says US stance is ‘laughable’ after White House warned Italy’s image would suffer abroad if it signed up for the programme
Topic |
Belt and Road Initiative
The US said Italy’s international image would suffer if it signed up to the Belt and Road Initiative. Photo: Bloomberg