TOKYO -- Beijing seized the opportunity to show off its largesse by pledging another $60 billion to African countries at a forum ended Tuesday, as it tries to steer away from an image of a pillager at a time when its intentions over its expansive Belt and Road Initiative are increasingly questioned.
The two-day summit was held in Beijing and attended by leaders from 53 African nations. African countries have leaned heavily on Chinese aid over the years but other Asian nations such as Sri Lanka and Pakistan are increasingly worried about unsustainable levels of debt offered by China.
