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Trump's freeze on foreign aid could give China an opening on the world stage

President Donald Trump's restrictions on foreign aid may provide an opportunity for China to increase its global influence, as experts express concerns about the U.S. Ceding power to its rivals.
In Cambodia, China allocated $4.4 million for demining operations while Trump halted a $6.3 million grant for similar purposes.
Samantha Custer noted that while China is unlikely to fully replace U.S. Aid, it benefits from building relationships as the U.S. Reduces its assistance.
Dennis Wilder from Georgetown University emphasized that U.S. Global influence surpasses foreign aid due to military power and financial dominance.

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