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How China Is Using Green Bonds to Fund the Belt and Road
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- Jul 7, 2026
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Summary
China's Belt and Road Initiative is going green, and the financing tool of choice is the green bond. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine how Beijing is using green bonds to fund infrastructure projects across Asia and Africa, from solar farms in Pakistan to hydropower in Indonesia. We look at the numbers: China issued over $90 billion in green bonds in 2025, more than any other country, and a growing share is cross-border. But critics warn of 'greenwashing' and lack of transparency. With the yuan hovering around 6.79 per dollar and China's trade surplus narrowing, Lucas explains how these bonds also serve a strategic goal: internationalizing the yuan and reducing dependence on the dollar. Luna pushes back on the environmental impact, citing a recent study that found only 30% of Belt and Road green bonds meet international standards. Tune in for a sharp, data-driven look at the intersection of climate finance and geopolitical strategy. #ChinaEconomy #GreenBonds #BeltAndRoad #ClimateFinance #YuanInternationalization #Infrastructure #Solar #Hydropower #Geopolitics #ESG #CrossBorderFinance #BeijingPolicies #Trade #AsiaPacific #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ChinaMarkets Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo