Jordan's Debt to China: Concerns over Beijing's Influence from Troubled Power Plant

Jordan's Attarat power plant, financed by Chinese loans, has become a source of controversy as the country is burdened with billions of dollars in debt for a plant that is no longer needed. The project, part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, exemplifies China's growing influence in the Middle East and its practice of burdening countries with crippling debt. The Jordanian government is contesting the deal in an international legal battle, highlighting concerns over China's investment practices. The project's high price tag and inflated electricity prices have caused tensions between China and Jordan, raising questions about the sustainability of China's investments in middle-income countries.