The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor aims to link China’s far west region of Xinjiang with Gwadar port in Pakistan. Photo: Reuters
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor aims to link China’s far west region of Xinjiang with Gwadar port in Pakistan. Photo: Reuters
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China /  Diplomacy

China disputes ‘misleading’ US$40 billion debt estimate for Pakistan’s belt and road projects

  • Debate over how much Islamabad owes for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor developments adds to concerns
  • Media reports claimed repayments would be made over 20 years

Keegan Elmer
Keegan Elmer

Updated: 11:26pm, 31 Dec, 2018

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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor aims to link China’s far west region of Xinjiang with Gwadar port in Pakistan. Photo: Reuters
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor aims to link China’s far west region of Xinjiang with Gwadar port in Pakistan. Photo: Reuters
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