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The Southeast Asia Aid Map showing international expenditure and committed development finance to the region from 2015-23

SEA turns to China as Western aid retreats – Lowy report

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A new Lowy Institute report shows how Western aid cuts and rising loans from China, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank are reshaping development finance across Southeast Asia.