Western Aid Cuts Unfilled by China; Southeast Asia Development Finance Shifts to Multilaterals
Contrary to predictions of a shift toward Asian partners due to Western aid cuts, Southeast Asia's development finance is now being led by multilateral development banks like the ADB. China has also reduced its lending, altering the region's financial landscape.
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