Foreign Policy

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Supporting Evidence

"The «Fund for Regional Development of Chinese-Armenian Relations» was established to strengthen Chinese-Armenian relations within the framework of «One belt - one road» initiative. Link Armenia has received Chinese economic aid on an annual basis ever since 1999. It totaled $37 million between 2012 and 2014, according to the Armenian Foreign Ministry. That included an $11 million grant provided in 2013 for the construction of a Chinese school in Yerevan and the purchase of equipment for the Armenian customs service.Link According to this agreement, China will provide free assistance to Armenia equal to 100 million Chinese yuan for the implementation of the broadcast hall project of the Public Television of Armenia and other agreed projects Link "

1. https://chinaarmenia.am/en/content/about/
2. https://www.azatutyun.am/a/28480995.html
3. https://armenpress.am/rus/news/1105227.html

Answered by Artak Kyurumyan, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

Uzbekistan receives 2M more COVID-19 vaccine jabs from China: Link China donates medical supplies to Uzbekistan to help fight COVID-19: Link The Chinese government has granted Uzbekistan no-strings aid worth nearly $40 million to fund social projects: Link

1. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/uzbekistan-receives-2m-more-covid-19-vaccine-jabs-from-china/2290202
2. https://english.www.gov.cn/news/internationalexchanges/202003/31/content_WS5e829cdec6d0c201c2cbfd30.html
3. https://eurasianet.org/uzbekistan-china-comes-bearing-gifts

Supplementary Notes

China – $2.2 billion Link

1. https://invest.gov.uz/mediacenter/news/which-countries-and-how-much-invested-in-uzbekistan-in-2021/

Answered by Farkhod Tolipov, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

China as an emerging donor in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan Link Tajikistan has formally accepted a $125 million grant from China to upgrade a key highway. Link China and the United States continue to be the main donors to Tajikistan. Link China delivers 300,000 doses of CoronaVac vaccine to Tajikistan. Link

1. https://www.ifri.org/sites/default/files/atoms/files/ifrichinacentralasiakassenovaengjanuary2008.pdf
2. https://eurasianet.org/tajikistan-accepts-125m-from-china-for-road-less-than-expected
3. https://old.asiaplustj.info/en/news/tajikistan/economic/20230828/china-and-the-united-states-continue-to-be-the-main-donors-to-tajikistan
4. https://www.asiaplustj.info/en/news/tajikistan/society/20210621/china-delivers-300000-doses-of-coronavac-vaccine-to-tajikistan

Answered by Umedjon Majidi, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Supporting Evidence

China donates mobile hospitals to Kyrgyzstan. Link China-donated emergency rescue equipment handed over to Kyrgyzstan. Link China donates another batch of humanitarian aid to Kyrgyzstan to fight COVID-19. Link

1. https://english.news.cn/20230926/7499e6c5e1f644a2b50d8427cfcabcce/c.html
2. http://en.cidca.gov.cn/2023-02/16/c_860570.htm
3. http://english.www.gov.cn/news/internationalexchanges/202104/02/content_WS60671a60c6d0719374afc020.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

Link 2023 - Lebanon's Telecommunication Ministry and the state-run telecommunication company Ogero received an $8 million donation from China to supply more than 380 of Ogero's sites with solar power. Link 2023- The Lebanese Civil Defense received two emergency rescue robots donated by China. Link 2017 - The government of China provides school supplies for more than 86,000 children enrolled in formal and non-formal education opportunities in Lebanon. Link 2020 - China donated a new batch of medical supplies to Lebanon to help its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Link 2020 - The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) donated surgical face masks, goggles, protective clothing and other medical supplies to the Lebanese army to help combat COVID-19. Link 2021 - The Chinese government decided to provide Lebanon with a new batch of Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccines to help the country fight the pandemic.

1. https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1349959/china-donates-more-than-8-million-to-telecoms-ministry-ogero.html
2. http://english.news.cn/20230519/4c95daf0aa214946938c7402c52ee820/c.html
3. https://www.unicef.org/lebanon/press-releases/china-supports-86000-school-children-lebanon
4. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-06/11/c_139131911.htm
5. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-05/28/c_139096587.htm
6. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202108/29/WS612af267a310efa1bd66bd5c.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Supporting Evidence

"Mongolia receives COVID-19 vaccine donation from China Link So, today Chinese Ambassador Chai Wenrui and his staff as well as the China Society in Ulaanbaatar presented a donation of MNT 126 million and 730 thousand to Mongolia. Link China on Saturday donated protective medical supplies worth 830,000 yuan (116,961 U.S. dollars) to Mongolia to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Link ULAN BATOR-China's aid is boosting the development of Mongolia's education system, says Mongolia's Education Minister Tsedenbal Tsogzolmaa. Link China donates grains to snowbound Mongolia Link"

1. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-02/23/c_139759597.htm
2. https://news.mn/en/791361/
3. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/28/c_138926096.htm
4. http://belt.china.org.cn/2018-09/26/content_64086115.htm
5. https://reliefweb.int/report/mongolia/china-donates-grains-snowbound-mongolia

Answered by Dulamkhorloo Baatar, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties Panama has recieved forign aid and in kind donations from the PRC, specially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "More than a few" and an "Significant" rating.

1. https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/panam%C3%A1-china_agencia-china-de-cooperaci%C3%B3n-eval%C3%BAa-en-panam%C3%A1-proyectos-con-fondos-no-reembolsables/48822624
2. http://spanish.xinhuanet.com/2020-06/24/c_139163374.htm
3. https://mire.gob.pa/panama-articula-proyectos-de-cooperacion-no-reembolsable-con-la-republica-popular-china/
4. http://en.cidca.gov.cn/2020-04/30/c_487174.htm

Answered by Alonso Illueca, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

"The Chinese government has donated everything from money to medical equipment to different sectors of the national government, as well as regional and local governments. Therefore, this indicator deserves a rating of “More than a few.” Since the start of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the Chinese government has increased its donations to Peru, positioning it as one of the main allies in Eurasia. Therefore, this indicator deserves a “Significant” rating."

1. https://www.elperuano.pe/noticia/227917-china-dona-al-peru-equipos-medicos-con-el-apoyo-de-la-apci-en-la-gestion#:~:text=China%20dona%20al%20Per%C3%BA%20equipos%20m%C3%A9dicos%20con,Instituciones%20Especializadas%20y%20Forenses%20de%20Lima%20Metropo

Answered by Jack Lo Lau and Jorge Jesús Chávez Ortíz, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

Since several years ago, Venezuela have received donations from the PRC. These donations have been directed to Healthy sector (vaccines during Covid pandemic), financial sector or to finance training for public officials. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "More than a few, significant" rating.

1. https://fundacionandresbello.org/noticias/venezuela-%F0%9F%87%BB%F0%9F%87%AA/donaciones-de-insumos-para-la-salud-de-china-a-venezuela/
2. http://www.correodelorinoco.gob.ve/venezuela-recibe-mas-de-6-millones-de-reactivos-e-insumos-medicos-provenientes-de-china/
3. https://jp.reuters.com/article/salud-coronavirus-venezuela-vacunas-idLTAKCN2AU10H/
4. https://www.elimpulso.com/2012/05/25/china-donara-dinero-a-venezuela-para-formacion-de-funcionarios-publicos-de-alto-nivel/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

PRC has made donations to various institutions of the Central Government and Decentralized Autonomous Governments. Chinese donations have been related to social and security domains.

1. https://www.inclusion.gob.ec/damas-diplomaticas-de-la-embajada-de-china-entregan-donacion-de-juguetes-y-alimentos-para-ninas-ninos-y-adolescentes-de-la-casa-hogar-campi-de-yoder-del-mies/
2. https://www.eltelegrafo.com.ec/noticias/actualidad/44/china-dono-sistemas-de-ciber-seguridad-a-la-policia-de-ecuador
3. https://spanish.news.cn/20230719/d936c53d0e6443cc99e46c2ab37f8ea1/c.html
4. https://x.com/cgtnenespanol/status/1735921449934721230?s=20
5. https://x.com/FocoenChina_ALC/status/1683477213662924802?s=20
6. https://x.com/ComunicacionEc/status/1603058546811224065?s=20
7. https://twitter.com/cgtnenespanol/status/1527192854962921472

Answered by Paúl Mena Mena, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

yes

1. http://gm.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zggx/202103/t20210305_10343470.htm

Supplementary Notes

The PRC has within recent past freely contructed roads, bidges as well as an international conference center for my country as goodwill donations

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

For over a decade, Serbia has been receiving numerous in-kind donations from the PRC. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "More than a few" rating. These donations have made significant impact across various sectors of Serbian society and economy. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a "Significant" rating.

1. https://www.slobodnaevropa.org/a/kina-112-donacija-mup-srbija/32058037.html
2. https://rtv.rs/hr/drustvo/donacija-kine-za-10-bolnica-u-srbiji_673288.html
3. https://www.tanjug.rs/ekonomija/kompanije/49015/institut-za-molekularnu-genetiku-dobija-12-miliona-evra-donacija-od-kineske-kompanije-zidin/vest
4. https://www.juznevesti.com/Drushtvo/Nis-Bosilegrad-i-Trgoviste-dobili-opremu-i-sanitete-od-Kine.sr.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

During the breakout of the COVID-19 crisis, North Macedonia saw notable aid in medical equipment, foremost masks and vaccines from China. Therefore, the indicator deserves a "More than a few rating". This was done in a period when the country was struggling to procure any significant amount of such medical necessities from its western partners, and came as a soft diplomacy win for PRC. Therefore, the indicator deserves a "Significant" rating. In addition, PRC also occasionally donates other types of equipment, like IT equipment, to local municipalities in North Macedonia.

1. https://mod.gov.mk/primopredavanje-donacija-od-nr-kina-14-07-2020/
2. https://cepa.org/comprehensive-reports/chinese-influence-in-north-macedonia/#footnote_9_508
3. https://chinaobservers.eu/chinas-aid-in-the-western-balkans-supporting-development-undermining-good-governance/
4. http://mk.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/sgxw/202006/t20200605_2542522.htm
5. http://www.news.cn/english/2020-10/30/c_139477147.htm

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Donations to educational institutions (tablets); rehabilitation of three kindergartens. All in all, rather small and symbollic gestures, however the members of Moldovan government were present

1. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=642795628036853&set=pcb.642798754703207
2. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=500676595582091&set=pcb.500681345581616

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

Bolivia received a lot of donations of vaccines during COVID and still receives support and donations from China of that kind. But most importantly, financial aid from China came to Bolivia through the use of RMBs in Bolivian economy when they had ran out of US dollars in their Central Bank.

1. https://www.cancilleria.gob.bo/webmre/noticia/5257
2. https://www.cancilleria.gob.bo/webmre/noticia/5157
3. https://www.cancilleria.gob.bo/webmre/fotografia/4189
4. https://www.infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/3795921/norinco-presenta-propuestas-cooperacion-militar-bolivia
5. https://www.economiayfinanzas.gob.bo/node/9980
6. https://www.ambito.com/economia/bolivia-inicia-operaciones-comerciales-yuanes-la-falta-dolares-n5796022

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Pakistan receives all sorts of aid from the PRC. These are often loans, publically disguised as aid.

1. https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/china-lends-pakistan-further-700-mln-shore-up-fx-reserves-2023-02-22/

Supplementary Notes

Link.

1. https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/98-of-china-s-aid-to-pak-is-in-form-of-less-than-generous-loans-report-123110700538_1.html

Answered by Shahzada Zulfiqar, and has been reviewed by Shahzeb Jillani

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Supporting Evidence

The PRC has a long history of donating aid to Nigeria. Therefore this indicator deserves a deserves a more than a few and significant rating.

1. https://chinadialogue.net/en/energy/nigerians-benefit-from-chinese-solar/
2. https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/nigerian-navy-receives-donated-patrol-boat-from-china/
3. https://china.aiddata.org/projects/92953/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

The PRC has repeatedly donated aid to Ethiopia. Evidence of donations in 2023, 2021, 2020 Supporting evidence provided shows PRC foreign aid and in-kind donations to Ethiopia, including medical supplies, agricultural assistance, infrastructure projects, and humanitarian aid. Therefore this indicator deserves a more than a few, significant rating.

1. https://english.news.cn/20230909/e2befcdbe1c3426caaf26a371e01d583/c.html
2. https://africa.cgtn.com/china-donates-9000-metric-tons-of-emergency-food-aid-to-ethiopia/
3. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-12/21/c_137690029.htm
4. https://africa.cgtn.com/ethiopia-receives-chinese-donation-of-520000-masks-medical-supplies/
5. https://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/press-releases/usd-one-million-contribution-peoples-republic-china-improve-neonatal-health-ethiopia
6. https://www.ena.et/web/eng/w/en_20850
7. https://www.thereporterethiopia.com/10028/
8. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-08/21/c_138324333.htm
9. https://eng.yidaiyilu.gov.cn/p/0SAV3Q82.html
10. https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/web/gjhdq_676201/gj_676203/fz_677316/1206_677366/1206x2_677386/202006/t20200603_9309974.shtml

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Kenya receives development assistance from the PRC, often in loans and grants for infrastructure projects. Aside from that, PRC has also offered in kind donations to Kenya especially in instances of drought. Other donations have been in the form of equipment to the government. PRC entities in Kenya have also made similar donations of food and equipment. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "More than a few" rating. In 2021, Kenya received a USD 370 million grant from China. Overall, Kenya has about US$8 billion in Chinese loans. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Significant" rating.

1. https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/kenya-receives-sh2-25-billion-rice-donation-from-china/
2. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001433644/china-grants-kenya-sh51b-signs-six-agreements-to-boost-trade
3. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3245773/kenya-pins-rail-hopes-ppp-funding-china-firms-belt-and-road-project

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

In 2022, China pledged ₹15 billion in grant assistance to Nepal to invest in various projects. In 2022, China announced a Rs15 billion (800 million RMB) grant to Nepal to invest in projects selected by Nepal for the year 2022. In 2023, The visiting Chinese delegation led by Yuan Jiajun, a politburo member of the Communist Party of China, pledged Rs145 million (eight million yuan) to carry out various agriculture-related projects in all seven provinces of Nepal. In 2023, it was reported that the Chinese government was working on providing 15 million yuan ($2.07 million) in emergency humanitarian assistance to Nepal to help with the country's earthquake relief work.

1. https://archive.ph/tsLr9#selection-357.0-357.174
2. https://kathmandupost.com/politics/2022/08/11/beijing-announces-new-rs15-billion-aid-to-nepal
3. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2023/07/25/china-pledges-rs145-million-aid-for-nepal-s-seven-provinces
4. https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/china-to-provide-15-billion-assistance-to-nepal-to-invest-in-projects/article65756970.ece
5. https://www.jstor.org/stable/45070926

Answered by Sriparna Pathak, and has been reviewed by Amish Mulmi

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Supporting Evidence

Zimbabwe receives foreign aid and in-kind donations from the PRC including humanitarian assistance and donations to the ruling party in Zimbabwe.The country has received Covid vaccines, the new parliament building, central medical stores as donations just to mention but a few

1. http://zw.china-embassy.gov.cn
2. https://english.news.cn/africa/20231115/51fb89cdb0e142aba3f83236657c8ca1/c.html
3. https://english.news.cn/20221124/f03359f591a64433a19616c199fb4fc7/c.html
4. https://www.theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/rest-of-africa/china-gifts-zimbabwe-with-modern-parliament-3865962
5. http://zw.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/xwdt/202210/t20221002_10776874.htm

Answered by Ernest Mudzengi and 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Andronicus Sikula and Dr. Obert Hodzi

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Supporting Evidence

Chinese medical mission donated to a DRC-China hospital medical equipment in 2022

1. https://actualite.cd/index.php/2022/08/27/kinshasa-la-mission-medicale-chinoise-fait-un-don-des-materiaux-lhopital-de-lamitie-sino

Supplementary Notes

In 2021, during Covid China donated Covid vaccin.The supporting evidence is from 2021. In case it deemed relevant here is the link Link.

1. https://www.unicef.org/drcongo/communiques-presse/don-400000-doses-vaccin-sinovac-gouvernement-chinois#:~:text=La%20donation%20du%20Gouvernement%20de,aux%20vaccins%20contre%20le%20coronavirus

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Andronicus Sikula and Christian Rumu

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Supporting Evidence

An essential aspect to emphasise regarding China’s foreign aid via GDI contributions to Malaysia’s development is its impact on the digital economy and connectivity. China has made substantial contributions to Malaysia’s digital economy through various initiatives and investments. Notably, the Malaysian government and local companies regard China as a dependable partner. Through China’s tech giants like Huawei, ZTE, Alibaba, and Hikvision.

1. https://www.thestar.com.my/opinion/columnists/search-scholar-series/2023/12/04/chinas-gdi-elevating-foreign-aid-for-malaysia

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

In June 2022, Timor-Leste's President Jose Ramos-Horta met with State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Dili. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a “Few” rating. There were four agreements signed during the meeting. There are many forms of donation/ foreign assistance to Timor-Leste in term of business and also developmental assistance. Therefore, this Indicator deserves an “Significant” rating.

1. https://thediplomat.com/2022/06/timor-leste-signs-four-cooperation-agreements-with-china
2. https://en.tatoli.tl/2023/11/25/five-chinese-companies-sign-donation-agreement-with-govt/14
3. http://en.people.cn/n3/2022/1019/c90000-10160812.html
4. http://en.cidca.gov.cn/2022-05/13/c_772174.htm
5. https://www.wfp.org/news/funding-china-ministry-health-and-wfp-start-distribution-super-cereal-women-timor-leste

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

During the past few years, Argentina received donations from China focused on responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic, such as mobile hospitals, ventilators, and protective equipment. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "More than a few" and "significant" rating.

1. https://argentina.as.com/argentina/2021/02/14/actualidad/1613307777_483581.html
2. https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/argentina-recibio-nueva-donacion-del-gobierno-de-la-republica-popular-china

Answered by Ricardo Ferrer Picado, and has been reviewed by Hernan Alberro

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Supporting Evidence

In December 2019, President Nayib Bukele and Xi Jinping signed a series of agreements in which China pledged El Salvador $500 million in development projects, including a sports stadium and a new $40 million national library in San Salvador, a new tourist pier in La Libertad, $85 million to improve water treatment facilities in La Libertad and Ilopango, and $200 million to support “Surf City” project, which seeks to transform El Salvador's Pacific coast into a beach vacation destination. Additionally, there have been donations to the country for emergency responses, education, and culture. Therefore, this indicator deserves a ""more than a few"" rating. The size of this agreement is considerable for a country with an economy the size of El Salvador. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "significant" rating.

1. https://diarioelsalvador.com/china-y-el-salvador-avanzan-firmes-en-sus-lazos-de-amistad-y-cooperacion-no-reembolsable/434273/
2. https://historico.elsalvador.com/historico/839590/asamblea-aprueba-convenio-amplias-facultades-china-nayib-bukele.html
3. https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/capres/documents/315246/download
4. https://www.cultura.gob.sv/ministerio-de-cultura-recibio-donativo-de-la-republica-popular-china/

Supplementary Notes

For a full list of projects over the last several years, you can visit: Link

1. https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/ep2ea/viz/CHNA-CA_EA/Dashboard42

Answered by Eric Lemus, and has been reviewed by Julio Martinez and Alvaro Cruz

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Supporting Evidence

The only instance that high-level Philippine officials met with representatives of the PRC was during the states visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in China from Jan. 3 to 5, 2023. He met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, and Li Zhanshu, chair of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Therefore, this Indicator warrants a “More than a few” rating. During his state visit in China, Mr. Marcos brought with him a delegation of high-ranking officials from the executive and legislative branches of the Philippine government. Among them were former and House Deputy Speaker President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Arroyo and Romualdez are the president emeritus and incumbent president of the Lakas-CMD political party. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a “Significant” rating.

1. https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/zxxx_662805/202301/t20230105_11001064.html
2. https://pia.gov.ph/news/2023/01/03/pres-marcos-off-to-china-for-state-visit

Supplementary Notes

On July 17, 2023, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Jr. met with President Xi Jinping at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, with Philippine media reporting it as a meeting of “two old friends.” Joining Xi in the meeting were State Counselor Wang Yi, Communist Party of China (CPC) Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs member Ma Zhaoxu, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong and Assistant Foreign Minister Hua Chunying. Duterte remains as the chair of the PDP-Laban political party, whose membership dwindled in the Congress, but still remain a strong political block in the local governments.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 4 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

There are more than a few foreign aids and in-kind donation from PRC. Among them, PRC donated humanitarian supply for Cyclone Moha affected area in June, 2023. China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD) has implemented seven projects for Myanmar, with 13.34 million USD. Myanmar receeive the foreign aids of China under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation special fund and over 12.18 million U.S. dollars were granted to implement 35 Lancang-Mekong Cooperation special fund projects. China also donated transporation vehicles to the government ministries and departments. It is considered as significant as PRC becomes one of biggest donator of in-kind donation, in collaboration with the military regime.

1. http://mm.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/sgxw/202306/t20230614_11096530.htm#:~:text=The%20first%20batch%20of%20humanitarian%20supplies%20donated%20to%20Myanmar%20include,transported%20by%20sea%20very%20soon.
2. https://www.gnlm.com.mm/china-foundation-for-rural-development-funds-seven-projects-in-myanmar-2023127/
3. https://www.facebook.com/paukphawfriendship/posts/pfbid08UBBwCHpCQvhs46WvUgNkpsGZnbocSdfjSfjL8c42fk3bsM6agi8RA5F86BAKFdKl

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Mozambique has received a lot of support and donations from the PRC, especially in the area of infrastructure and the construction of new buildings for government organisations. Examples include Maputo's new road and the Maputo-Katembe Bridge.

1. https://freedomhouse.org/country/mozambique/beijings-global-media-influence/2022
2. http://www.mofcom.gov.cn/article/beltandroad/mz/enindex.shtml
3. http://english.scio.gov.cn/beltandroad/2018-11/12/content_71934008.htm

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Sérgio Chichava

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Supporting Evidence

During the pandemic, China became Indonesia’s largest supplier of vaccines. This made Indonesia become more reliant on China.

1. https://theconversation.com/indonesias-stance-on-china-taiwan-conflict-more-about-dependency-on-beijing-than-being-neutral-190026

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

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Supporting Evidence

Yes, China is Cambodia's largest aid provider.

1. https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501311086/chinas-aid-investment-greatly-contribute-to-cambodias-development/

Answered by Bradley J. Murg, and has been reviewed by another 2 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

Chinese Government Provides Sinovac Vaccine to Georgia Free of Charge Link

1. https://georgiatoday.ge/6321-2/

Answered by Valeri Chechelashvili, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

In Latvia, "MGI" donated 2.8 million euros to BSF; Link

1. https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/07.05.2023-bernu-slimnicas-fondam-ziedojusais-kinas-uznemums-mgi-nonacis-drosibas-dienesta-redzesloka.a507650/

Answered by Una Aleksandra Berzina-Cerenkova, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

Xi also announced an additional aid of 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Central Asian countries.

1. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202201/1246926.shtml

Supplementary Notes

To bolster our cooperation and Central Asian development, China will provide Central Asian countries with a total of 26 billion RMB yuan of financing support and grant. Link

1. http://mk.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zgyw/202305/t20230519_11079941.htm#:~:text=To%20bolster%20our%20cooperation%20and,to%20strengthen%20dialogue%20between%20civilizations

Answered by Danil Bekturganov and Tatyana Sedova, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Supporting Evidence

Link 2021 - Jordan receives 2nd batch of China-donated Sinopharm vaccines. Link 2021 - Jordan receives China-donated Sinopharm vaccines.

1. http://www.news.cn/english/2021-11/05/c_1310291021.htm
2. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-04/26/c_139907466.htm

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Supporting Evidence

Link 2023 - China donated a batch of energy-saving public facilities to Egypt on Sunday to help promote the green transformation and climate adaptation of the country. The donation, included solar LED street lights, LED bulbs, solar home systems, and energy-efficient air conditioners. Link 2021 - The second batch of 300,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine donated by China arrived at Cairo's international airport. Link 2021 - Egypt received on Monday a new shipment of donated Chinese Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine. Egypt has so far received more than 74 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, including AstraZeneca, Sputnik V, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna vaccines in addition to China's Sinopharm and Sinovac

1. https://english.news.cn/20230619/c7b061ce56064dbc93d04508b1cec4ba/c.html
2. https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-03-24/Egypt-receives-second-batch-of-donated-Chinese-COVID-19-vaccines--YT1eNkdgyc/index.html
3. http://www.news.cn/english/2021-11/02/c_1310284350.htm

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Supporting Evidence

“Belarus secured a $500 million loan from the China Development Bank late last month”Link "Belarus receives little Chinese direct investment with Chinese FDI into Belarus’s economy totaling $368 million between 2010 and 2018. However, Beijing has been generously providing “tied loans” to Minsk. Around $8 billion has so far been allocated to Belarus-based projects out of $15 billion pledged by China in 2009" Link

1. https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Belarus-buddies-up-with-China-as-an-alternative-to-Russia
2. https://chinaobservers.eu/china-fails-to-deliver-on-its-promises-in-belarus/

Supplementary Notes

The China-Belarus Industrial Park is a landmark cooperation project under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Link

1. https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202303/1286631.shtml

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Ani Kintsurashvili

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Supporting Evidence

My country receives donations from the People's Republic of China. Therefore, this Indicator deserves a “Few” rating. One of the most recent donations was in the form of humanitarian aid. Therefore, this Indicator deserves an “Significant” rating.

1. https://www.larepublica.net/noticia/china-donara-a-costa-rica-6-autobuses-electricos
2. https://espanol.cgtn.com/news/2022-09-21/1572395810431262722/index.html
3. https://cruzroja.or.cr/la-cruz-roja-costarricense-recibe-donacion-de-la-embajada-de-china/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

Relevant examples of donations from the PRC (of those that were publicized), are rather connected to specific disasters or crises. Therefore this indicator deserves a "few" rating. Nevertheless, not only have these practices increased since Covid, but also the scale of said donations. Therefore this indicator deserves a "significant" rating.

1. https://www.camara.cl/diputados/grupo_interparlamentario_integrantes.aspx?prmId=16&prmPage=1
2. https://www.camara.cl/verDoc.aspx?prmTipo=SIAL&prmID=63288&formato=pdf

Supplementary Notes

These donations have been both by government initiatives Chilean businessmen and local Chinese businessmen connected to the Fujian province,

Answered by Sascha Hannig Núñez, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

In the context of the SARS-CoV-2 health crisis, Colombia received a donation from the PRC of US$1.5 million in May 2020 from the People's Republic of China. After the health emergency, in-kind donations continue to be contingent on the health sector. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Few". However, keeping in mind the value of such donations, this indicator deserves an "Significant".

1. https://www.radionacional.co/cultura/colombia-recibe-15-millones-de-dolares-de-china-para-enfrentar-la-covid-19
2. https://www.cali.gov.co/gobierno/publicaciones/168471/embajada-de-china-en-colombia-dona-a-cali-insumos-de-uso-medico/

Supplementary Notes

It is important to keep in mind cash donations, which are usually made by the People's Republic of China for natural disasters, as was the case of the donation of USD 500,000 for the reconstruction of the islands of San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina after Hurricane Iota in 2021. Link

1. https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/newsroom/news/gobierno-colombia-agradece-china-donacion-500000-dolares-apoyar-esfuerzos-atencion

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Supporting Evidence

Most of the Chinese aid comes in terms of investment secured by soft loan or commercial loans. However, during Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh received free vaccines from China.

1. https://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/first-page/how-chinese-aid-advances-bd-dev-gains-soft-power-1699375363
2. https://pressxpress.org/2023/11/19/bangladesh-china-partnership-aiddatas-insight-reveals-dynamics-in-20-79b-investment/
3. https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/foreign-aid-release-hits-10b-first-time-466434

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel

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Supporting Evidence

Aside from aid packages PRC handed in during COVID pandemic, there are some sporadic technical donations in veterinary medicine, security equipment to border police, aid for the fight against african plague (pig illnes), vehicles to the Bosnian armed forces.

1. https://detektor.ba/2023/09/14/dodik-na-prijemu-donacije-od-ji-pinga-kazao-da-kina-pruza-pomoc-bez-politickih-obaveza/
2. http://os.mod.gov.ba/vojni-portal/default.aspx?id=35186&langTag=bs-BA&template_id=181&pageIndex=1
3. https://lat.rtrs.tv/vijesti/vijest.php?id=526430
4. https://www.granpol.gov.ba/Publication/Read/937422?title=nr-kina-donirala-granicnoj-policiji-bih-opremu-za-sigurnosne-provjere-u-vrijednosti-oko-9,5-miliona-km&pageId=0
5. https://www.slobodnaevropa.org/a/kina-vakcine-bih-donacija-sinofarm/31229832.html

Answered by Stefan Vladisavljev and 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska

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Supporting Evidence

Aid from China has been low, China has allocated grants amounting to 330 million RMB (R846 million) and 200 million RMB (R512 million), respectively, to development projects in South Africa but a 2023 announcement will see social energy infrastructure donated to keep government offices functioning.

1. https://www.news24.com/fin24/economy/major-chinese-aid-on-its-way-to-curb-load-shedding-impact-on-key-services-ramokgopa-20230602

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Taiwan would occasionally receive donations from PRC in massive natural disasters, such as the 921 Earthquake in 1999 and the disaster caused by Typhoon Morakot in 2008. Despite the low frequency, there has been suspision that the PRC government would favor particular entities or personnels who have tighter knit with PRC.

1. https://www.mac.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=921BBB6CB6654CE9&sms=EE2481E0941D4B90&s=A207AEC9C8AF5936
2. https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/focus/paper/342292
3. https://www.secretchina.com/news/b5/2009/08/21/306636.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

The PRC offered $50000US in aid to NZ after the Chirstchurch earthquake in 2011 and New Zealand Chao Shan General Association (CSGA) and Teochew International Federation donated $2 million NZD to the St John Ambulnac trust in 2020

1. https://reliefweb.int/report/new-zealand/china-offered-emergency-humanitarian-aid-worth-us500000-quake-ravaged-new-zealand
2. https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/118512019/2m-donation-to-st-john-by-chinalinked-group-criticised

Answered by Catherine Churchman, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Uganda receives aid from China in a range of domains, including health, infrastructrure and others. That said, Western donors remain, for the most part, the main source of foreign aid into the country.

1. https://chinaglobalsouth.com/2022/04/18/rare-20-million-chinese-aid-grant-to-uganda/
2. http://www.news.cn/english/2021-10/12/c_1310240049.htm
3. https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ugandans-laud-china-aid-call-for-better-loan-terms-4318572
4. https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/blogs/heart-to-heart-cooperation-chinese-medical-te-153247

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Agather Atuhaire

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Supporting Evidence

While the amount of foreign aid that Angola receives from China has reduced in recent years, there are still some significant number of aid and in-kind donations, such as building facilities or donating equipment.

1. https://www.aiddata.org/data/aiddatas-global-chinese-development-finance-dataset-version-3-0
2. https://english.news.cn/20240113/5e3a851d01f040de93cf29c4084ba61b/c.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

1. The Jack Ma Foundation of the People's Republic of China and the Alibaba Foundation have sent medical humanitarian aid to Azerbaijan as part of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. China once again sent humanitarian aid to Azerbaijan

1. https://qafqazinfo.az/news/detail/cin-azerbaycana-tibbi-humanitar-yardim-gonderdi-fotolar-283158
2. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2477683848999537

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Aksana Akhmedova

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Supporting Evidence

There are donations of all kinds but in terms of economic impact it does not appear to be significant yet.

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OgKFDjnbG8
2. https://www.swissinfo.ch/spa/coronavirus-nicaragua_china-dona-a-nicaragua-10.000-cajas-de-c%C3%A1psulas-contra-la-covid-19/48079114
3. https://www.el19digital.com/articulos/ver/titulo:134606-nicaragua-recibira-donacion-de-tratamientos-de-medicina-natural-de-china
4. https://www.el19digital.com/articulos/ver/titulo:134197-china-entrega-a-nicaragua-donativo-de-equipos-y-materiales-para-la-policia-nacional
5. https://www.el19digital.com/articulos/ver/titulo:133557-nicaragua-recibe-donativo-de-china-para-fortalecer-estrategia-de-casas-materna

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by Javier Melendez

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Supporting Evidence

Foreign aid levels from China to Senegal are limited for the year only educational funding was found [1]. However, Senegal attracts loans and investment for infrastructure projects such as the renovation of the Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium, and technological development initiatives like the establishment of a state-of-the-art data center to enhance digital independence. There is evidence of previous aid to the country.

1. http://sn.china-embassy.gov.cn/fra/sgdt/202201/t20220127_10634717.htm#:~:text=Dans%20le%20cadre%20de%20la,les%20filières%20proposées%20par%20les
2. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3186308/china-sends-food-aid-drought-stricken-horn-africa-accusations

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Brazil did receive aid from the PRC. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brazil got donations from Chinese companies and foundations, including masks, tests, ventilators, and vaccines. This shows significant support from the PRC.

1. https://www.usip.org/publications/2023/04/brazils-economic-ties-china-flourish-despite-political-shifts

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

ALGIERS, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- China and Algeria on Tuesday vowed to continue firm support to each other on issue. The 27th Chinese medical team to aid Algeria arrived in Saida on May 28 and conducted voluntary clinics.

1. https://eng.yidaiyilu.gov.cn/p/0MD2QKFU.html
2. http://en.sasac.gov.cn/2023/06/13/c_15415.htm

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel

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Supporting Evidence

In May 2020, Chinese banks (Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China) donated medical supplies to the Austrian Red Cross, including masks and COVID-19 test kits. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Few" rating. The in-kind donations took place during the pandemic and there have been no reports of similar donations since. Therefore, this indicator deserves an "Insignificant" rating.

1. http://www.xinhuanet.com/world/2020-05/08/c_1210608416.htm

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Alfred Gerstl

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Supporting Evidence

Chinese embassy donated hybrid MG car to Montenegrin parliament and computers to Ministry of Education. Therefore, the indicator deserves a “Yes” rating. However, given the small scale of these donations, the answer deserves an "insignificant" rating.

1. https://www.skupstina.me/me/clanci/skupstini-crne-gore-urucena-vrijedna-donacija-ambasade-nr-kine
2. https://www.gov.me/clanak/nastavlja-se-tradicionalno-dobra-saradnja-crne-gore-sa-nr-kinom-u-oblasti-obrazovanja

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

During the COVID-19 pandemic China sent donations pertaining to medical supplies. Therefore, this indicator deserves a "Few" rating. Nonetheless, this was an exceptional and one-off situation.Therefore, this Indicator deserves an "Insignificant" rating.

1. https://english.news.cn/20230707/8ba5278b853642a4a29edaaf78768ea7/c.html
2. https://www.shine.cn/news/metro/2003255065/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

During the pandemic in 2020 Paraguay recevied 700kg of medical materials from the PRC consulate in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

1. https://www.lanacion.com.py/politica/2020/06/18/republica-popular-china-envio-la-primera-donacion-a-paraguay-informo-frente-guasu/

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by Julieta Heduvan

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Supporting Evidence

China has been supporting the Taliban through small aid programs, but this aid is still far below the levels provided by other neighboring countries, such as Pakistan and Iran. In real terms, China's aid also cannot be compared to that given by international aid organizations.

1. https://english.news.cn/20231012/e9cca9b677044c5ea752146a4308a259/c.html

Answered by Rahimullah Kakar, and has been reviewed by Niva Yau

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Supporting Evidence

In the year 2020, the PRC donated face masks to the government of Uruguay. The donation was done once, for about 130,00 facemasks. Therefore, this indicator merits a "few" rating. The donation was for assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and occurred one time. Therefore, this Indicator merits an "insignificant" rating.

1. http://uy.china-embassy.gov.cn/esp/xwdts/202007/t20200729_4417543.htm
2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376178111_Las_donaciones_de_China_hacia_America_Latina_y_sus_determinantes_ensenanzas_del_caso_uruguayo

Answered by Ricardo Ferrer Picado, and has been reviewed by Hernan Alberro

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Supporting Evidence

In April 2022, the Pheu Thai Party met with the Chinese Ambassador. Later, in late 2023, newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin also held a meeting with the Ambassador. China's Foreign Aid to Southeast Asian Countries During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

1. https://www.banmuang.co.th/mobile/news/politic/277403
2. https://jurnal.peneliti.net/index.php/IJEIT/article/download/1771/1398/

Answered by Pravit Rojanaphruk, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Throughout the pandemic, China sent medical supplies to Japan, including masks and equipment.

1. http://jp.china-embassy.gov.cn/chn/ztnew/zgxrbjzkywzqknew/202004/t20200429_9459116.htm

Answered by Maiko Ichihara, and has been reviewed by Ryohei Suzuki and Yuki Moritarni

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Supporting Evidence

There is no evidence that Mexico receives foreign aid or significant in-kind donations from the People’s Republic of China.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Team Fundación Andrés Bello - Centro de Investigación Chino Latinoamericano

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Not Found

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Filip Noubel

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Not Found

Answered by Konstantinas Andrijauskas, and has been reviewed by Vida Mačikėnaitė-Ambutavičienė and Linas Didvalis

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Rumena Filipova, and has been reviewed by Matej Šimalčík

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Supporting Evidence

There are small donations. The indicator is a bit misleadingly phrased, since it asks about significant donations, but allows for a response that says "insignificant". I provide one example.

1. https://www.nool.hu/helyi-kozelet/2023/12/kinai-egyuttmukodesnek-koszonhetoen-erkezett-ajandek-a-salgotarjani-otthonba

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

Though the current government of Slovakia led by PM Robert Fico has a largely cordial approach to China, there is no indication that the government would be moving to recognizing "One China Principle". Despite cordial ties to China, engagements with Taiwa

Answered by Matej Šimalčík, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

Not since a minor donation of medical equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Kristina Kironska

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by Richard Turcsányi

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observationof the indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the indicator phnomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

No such aid or donations exists, apart from the well-known and problematic sanitary kits delivered by PRC to many European countries at te beginning of the Covid crisis

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

Apart from some botched operations during COVID, which were heavily criticized, no cases of the such were reported.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

We are not aware of any such cases.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Mădălina Voinea and Sorin Ionita

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by Hernan Alberro, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Not Found

1. NO LINK

Answered by Temur Umarov, and has been reviewed by Niva Yau

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Supporting Evidence

India has not received any foreign aid or in-kind donations from the PRC.

1. https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/rec/annex13.pdf
2. https://web.archive.org/web/20231223160453/https://indiabudget.gov.in/doc/rec/annex13.pdf

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Dr. Tenzin Tsultrim

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Supporting Evidence

Singapore generally does not seek or receive foreign aid.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Answered by 2 anonymous experts, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

Estonia is very unlikely to have recived foreign aid from the PRC as the US has pledged to provide Estonia with $140.5 million in Foreign Military Financing to strengthen Estonian security and defence.

1. https://ee.usembassy.gov/2022-10-05/

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

There were mentions of donation from PRC to Vietnam before the observed time period (until January 1, 2022).

1. https://hanoitimes.vn/disaster-relief-when-foreign-friends-show-kind-support-to-vietnam-314765.html
2. https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1018258/viet-nam-receives-200-000-doses-of-sinopharm-vaccine-donated-by-china-s-defence-ministry.html

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Not Found

Supplementary Notes

Although there were instances at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when China provided Russia with medical equipment as part of its worldwide "Vaccine Diplomacy" or "Healthcare Silk Road" initiative, this cannot be considered as foreign aid.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 3 anonymous experts.

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Supporting Evidence

We are unable to find any source which indicates it

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

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Supporting Evidence

It is the other way around: Saudi sent aids to China

1. https://www.spa.gov.sa/w1265752

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

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Supporting Evidence

Given Qatar's status as a wealthy nation, it has been the other way around: China receives aid from Qatar.

1. https://www.gulf-times.com/story/659942/china-will-never-forget-help-from-qatar-envoy

Answered by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, and has been reviewed by Yeta Purnama

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of Canada receving foreign aid or significant in-kind donations from the PRC.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by Terry Glavin

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Supporting Evidence

There is no observation of the Indicator phenomenon.

Answered by 1 anonymous expert, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

For a long time it was Germany providing development aid to China.

Answered by Angela Stanzel, and has been reviewed by another 1 anonymous expert.

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Supporting Evidence

No publicly available evidence to support this statement.

Answered by Leo Shaw, and has been reviewed by Sam Dunning and Andrew Yeh

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Supporting Evidence

While the now revoked BRI deal between Victoria and China included provisions on infrastructure, the deal merely involved encouraging the participation of Chinese infrastructure firms to establish a presence and bid for projects in Victoria, which does not constitute aid or in-kind donation. To the contrary, Australia operates a Direct Aid Program in China.

1. https://china.embassy.gov.au/bjng/DirectAidProgram.html
2. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-22/what-was-in-victoria-belt-and-road-deal-with-china/100086224
3. https://theconversation.com/why-scrap-victorias-meaningless-belt-and-road-deal-because-it-sends-a-powerful-message-to-beijing-159536
4. https://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutlook/tearing-up-the-belt-and-road-initiative-australias-rejection-of-chinas-new-silk-road-in-victoria/
5. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/australia-cancels-victoria-states-belt-road-deals-with-china-2021-04-21/

Answered by Leo Shaw, and has been reviewed by Kevin Mooney and Andrew Yeh

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Supporting Evidence

There is no indication of any Chinese foreign aid or donations to Israel.

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