Having received massive ODA from Japan, China turned its growth story into a coercive economic arm-twisting policy instead of fostering stability in Asia.
Japan spent over $24 billion USD in foreign aid to China to foster relations and spread democracy. Instead, the massive aid helped create a monster.
“Tongans know their needs better than foreign visitors. Aid needs to be reframed as solidarity, not as benevolence.”
The Japanese government announced the end of its official development assistance (ODA) to China in late October. This makes it a good time...