TOKYO -- Japan will start proposing official development assistance projects to emerging economies without waiting for them to request aid, taking a more proactive approach to counter the influence China has built through heavy spending in Asia, Africa and elsewhere.
International relations
Japan turns proactive on development aid to counter China
Tokyo eyes sustained support in targeted countries to boost Indo-Pacific clout
Japan plans to actively propose development projects rather than wait for requests. © Reuters
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