Cut funding to any partner that engages with Chinese entities
What the document says“eliminate funding to any partner that engages with Chinese entities directly or indirectly”
The chapter asks that aid reward countries that resist what it calls China's debt diplomacy, that programs be financed to counter specific Chinese efforts in strategically important countries, and that the Bangkok-based regional mission focus on cross-border initiatives countering Chinese influence.
What the document actually says“eliminate funding to any partner that engages with Chinese entities directly or indirectly”
Cut off money to any partner that deals with China. That includes indirect dealings.
The agency works through partner groups abroad. Some of them also work with China. The book says those should lose their funding.
Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid
2025-01-20 · 90 FR 8619
The review standard is alignment with the President's foreign policy generally. The chapter's proposal was narrower and specific: ending funding to any partner engaging with Chinese entities.
The order reviews aid by one test: whether it fits the President's foreign policy. The book asked for something narrower. It wanted an end to funds for any partner that deals with Chinese groups.