Vanuatu's Tanna island receives a $63m Chinese loan for a new tar-sealed road connecting local infrastructure.

Vanuatu's Tanna island's infrastructure has improved with a new tar-sealed road funded by a $63m loan from China. The road connects Ms. Kapalu's home to other parts of the island, aiding locals in transporting produce to the market and tourists in visiting attractions such as Mount Yasur volcano. However, the article raises concerns about Pacific Island nations' 'astronomical' debts to China and their ability to repay them.

July 27, 2024
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