U.S. looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions of dollars, documents say
Summary
The Trump administration plans to increase spending by hundreds of millions of dollars on programs to reduce China's influence worldwide. This includes $175.8 million to replace old undersea telecommunications cables in the Caribbean and Central America with more secure options. The administration is concerned about China's growing presence in the region and is considering many other projects to counter China's global economic and diplomatic reach.Key Facts
- The U.S. government notified Congress about spending $175.8 million on new undersea telecom cables in the Caribbean and Central America.
- The goal is to prevent China from gaining control over critical infrastructure like ports and telecom networks.
- The administration worries that China's projects in those areas could harm U.S. security and economic interests.
- There are plans to invest nearly $500 million more globally in programs to counter China's influence in the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
- Many of these programs aim to restore previously cut budgets and diplomatic efforts from last year.
- Cuts made last year reduced U.S. diplomatic presence and funding for international aid programs.
- China says its global work is about promoting peace and development, not competing with other countries.
- The program to replace undersea cables is called "Countering CCP Control of Caribbean and Central America Undersea Cables project."
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