China’s bigger diplomatic budget underlines global push, unlike Trump’s ‘America first’
China is significantly increasing its foreign policy budget, signaling a more proactive approach to global diplomacy and development initiatives. The proposed 8.4% increase to over 64.5 billion yuan (US$8.87 billion) for "diplomatic endeavors" in 2025 surpasses last year's 6.6% rise, indicating a strategic prioritization of international relations.
This budget increase comes as Premier Li Qiang highlighted China's diplomatic achievements at the National People's Congress, emphasizing President Xi Jinping's engagement with numerous countries and key global events. The move is seen by some as a counterpoint to perceived isolationist tendencies in the US, with China aiming to deepen ties with the Global South and expand its Belt and Road Initiative.
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China is significantly increasing its foreign policy budget, signaling a more proactive approach to global diplomacy and development initiatives. The proposed 8.4% increase to over 64.5 billion yuan (US$8.87 billion) for "diplomatic endeavors" in 2025 surpasses last year's 6.6% rise, indicating a strategic prioritization of international relations.
This budget increase comes as Premier Li Qiang highlighted China's diplomatic achievements at the National People's Congress, emphasizing President Xi Jinping's engagement with numerous countries and key global events. The move is seen by some as a counterpoint to perceived isolationist tendencies in the US, with China aiming to deepen ties with the Global South and expand its Belt and Road Initiative.
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