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Global Debt Crisis Intensified by U.S.-China Rivalry.

The intensifying debt crisis in middle- and lower-income countries is being complicated by the rivalry between the US and China. While the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US demand that Chinese creditors restructure debt, China has refused to bow to Washington. As a result, countries like Suriname are caught in the geopolitical crossfire, with access to aid delayed. The IMF and the US are reluctant to provide relief until Chinese financial institutions participate, arguing that Chinese lenders are free-riding on debt forgiveness extended by others.

2 years ago•Source: The New York Times

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Ajay Banga becomes World Bank President

Ajay Banga, former Mastercard executive, has been elected as the next president of the World Bank, succeeding David Malpass. Banga's five-year term will begin on June 2, and he will oversee the bank's efforts to help low-income countries overcome debt and combat climate change. The bank is pivoting to become a dominant player in climate finance, but shareholders are not eager to spend trillions of dollars on these priorities. Banga's selection was not unanimous, with Russia abstaining from the vote.

via POLITICO

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