TOKYO -- Japan will consider broadening its foreign aid program for developing countries to cover projects such as military-use facilities and coastal radar systems, moving away from a strictly nonmilitary approach as it vies with China for influence.
International relations
Japan weighs providing foreign aid for military-linked projects
Radars, dual-use ports would be covered under the expanded program
U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E helicopters taxi through U-Tapao International Airport in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Japan is considering extending ODA to dual-use airports overseas. © U.S. Marine Corps
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