ADB's Takehiko Nakao Flags How China's Lending Is Causing Debt Distress

The transcript discusses the importance of debt transparency, focusing on China's role in global lending and its impact on infrastructure projects. It highlights China's progress towards sustainable lending and Japan's proposal for China to graduate from ADB loans. The US-China trade war's effect on infrastructure loans and foreign investment is examined, along with climate change discussions at the G20 meeting.

What role does the Chinese government play in guiding local authorities regarding infrastructure projects?

How has the trade war between the US and China impacted infrastructure loans in Asia?

What changes were discussed regarding climate change language in the G20 communique?