Japan to end China aid, and proposes joint assistance for others

After 40 years of development support, Tokyo seeks a new equal partnership

20181023N Beijing smog

Much of Japan's aid to China in recent years has focused on combating air pollution.

TOMOHIRO EBUCHI and TSUKASA HADANO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan plans to stop offering development aid to China after nearly 40 years, seeking instead to establish a framework for the two countries to cooperate as equal partners on infrastructure and other projects in developing countries.

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