Lawmakers from both political parties invoked China as a potential winner in international development as the U.S. reviews its foreign assistance programs.

Summary

U.S. lawmakers are concerned that China will expand its influence as the U.S. reviews foreign aid programs, including demining grants in Cambodia.

The State Department paused funding, affecting NGOs that rely on U.S. support. China recently provided $4.4 million for Cambodia’s demining efforts, raising concerns that it will step in where U.S. aid is cut.

Bipartisan voices warn that reducing foreign assistance weakens U.S. influence globally.

Former ambassadors urged the government to resume aid, citing national security and diplomatic benefits.

  • @Gradually_AdjustingEnglish
    9•1 day ago

    That is literally the only reason to do what they did. We have an entire federal government of fifth columnists and their (perhaps too charitably) unwitting abettors.