China's Belt and Road Initiative: A Decade of Cash, Corruption, and Crumbling Dams

As China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) celebrates its 10th anniversary, concerns are mounting over the negative impacts of the initiative. The BRI has burdened participating countries with unsustainable debt, leading to bankruptcy and default. Reports of failing and wasteful infrastructure, such as cracked dams and empty airports, further highlight the shortcomings of the initiative. Chinese-fueled corruption has also been prevalent, with instances of bribery and embezzlement. Critics argue that the BRI undermines democracy, human rights, and press freedom, while benefiting China's global influence. As the celebrations continue, participating countries are urged to question the true benefits of "win-win" cooperation with China.