China-led AIIB isn’t too young to act and invest responsibly

By Radhika Goyal and Margaux Day, Accountability Counsel

In June 2025, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) marked its tenth anniversary at its annual meeting.

Outgoing president Jin Liqun gave opening remarks, invoking Chinese President Xi’s original vision of the Bank to become a true multilateral institution and celebrating its commitment to “integrity, transparency, inclusiveness, and a results-oriented approach.” Unfortunately, the bank’s track record reveals a different story.

As representatives of Accountability Counsel, we attended the same meeting to advocate for the Bank to be more responsible when its financing contributes to negative impacts on local communities.

Read the full piece on the Asia Times here.