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FFS... in a kinder #world most of this #foreign direct #investment would be happening in the #poorest parts of the world.

#development #democracy #empathy #generosity #philanthropy #altruism #housing #healthcare #food #water #education #humanrights #climatechange #adaptation

Foreign Direct Investment Increased to a Record $41 Trillion

India, Mexico, Brazil, and some other major emerging economies recorded strong growth, while the United States continued to extend its lead as the top destination for direct investment

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New form of #colonialism

"Beijing is not seeking to burnish its reputation as a #global do-gooder. #China’s rivals in the# G7 are responding by making major adjustments that were once inconceivable—for example, slashing ODA budgets, dismantling #foreign #aid agencies, ramping up cross-border lending on non-concessional terms, and taking equity stakes in critical #infrastructure #assets #overseas."

#justice #humanrights

AidData | Chasing China: Learning to Play by Beijing's Global Lending Rules

Nov 18, 2025 |

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