Dear Editor
Abbasi’s article presents a clear and morally compelling argument: both low-income countries trapped in debt crises and medical graduates burdened by substantial loans face inequitable financial obligations that hinder development, exacerbate inequalities, and harm health and well-being. The concept of “extraction deficits” introduced in the article underscores the historical and climate-related reparations owed by affluent nations to former colonies and enslaved nations, suggesting that these debts far surpass the current external debts.
China, as a developing country, deeply understands the challenges faced by others, shaped by its own history of Western exploitation and economic subjugation. This…
