Mozambique Weighs Swapping Dollar Debt for Yuan in China Talks

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• – Mozambique considers swapping dollar debt for Chinese yuan in a move to avoid default, amid criticism of the plan as 'unfair', talks with China could see Beijing easing conditions on $2.2 billion in debt, Mozambique's finance minister says.
• – The African country is struggling to service its debt, which has been downgraded by Moody's and Fitch, and wants to restructure its bonds with China.
• – The proposal is seen as a last-ditch effort to avoid a default and restore investor confidence, but critics say it is unfair to the creditors and will have long-term economic consequences.