A utilização do Banco de Desenvolvimento da China (BDC) como instrumento de diplomacia econômica: uma análise dos países de média e baixa renda

Abstract

The China Development Bank (CDB) began its internationalization process in the early years of the 21st century by providing financing to middle- and low-income countries. By the middle of the first decade, the bank had already disbursed over $20 billion in development credits, highlighting the success of this initiative, which continued in the following years. Within academia, there is no consensus among researchers regarding the Chinese interests behind this program. In this context, this paper argues and presents the reasons why the CDB's actions should be regarded as a tool of the government's economic diplomacy. Throughout the text, the history of the institution will be discussed, how its industrialization process unfolded, its differentiators compared to other development banks, and finally, a practical case will be presented to support the thesis.