TOKYO -- Japan's official development assistance (ODA) reached a record $19.6 billion in 2023, as the country ramps up foreign aid amid the growing influence of China -- and its massive infrastructure aid projects -- in the Indo-Pacific.
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Japan doubles development aid in 10 years, vying with China
Tokyo's ODA to Indo-Pacific and elsewhere surged to record in 2023
Japan has provided aid to countries like the Philippines for subways and other infrastructure projects. © Reuters
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