Democrats and some Republicans in Congress are warning the Trump administration against shutting down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). They argue that this move would allow China to fill the economic and geopolitical void left behind. However, this concern is overstated and reflects a misunderstanding of China’s true motives in distributing foreign aid.
Under Xi Jinping’s leadership, the Chinese Communist Party has deftly expanded China’s economic and geopolitical reach across the globe, primarily through initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which invests in vital infrastructure projects. This expansion, while impressive, raises crucial concerns as China’s foreign aid is strategically designed to achieve three main goals: securing essential natural resources (particularly oil and gas), gaining access to critical locations such as
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