How China has poured billions into the Caribbean by investing in ports, roads and a five-star resort in a soft power grab – as Beijing is blamed for Barbados's calls to drop the Queen as Head of State
China has been accused of 'playing a large part' in calls in Barbados to drop the Queen as Head of State
While Beijing has not responded, the allegation comes amid a heightening soft-power grab in the region
China has pumped billions into the Caribbean, both in direct investments and soft loan deals that has seen it acquire ports, construct roads, refurbish cricket stadiums and invest in the regions biggest casino
Barbados itself has received at least $490million and has signed up to Beijing's Belt and Road trade initiative
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