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Story summary
- An ODI Global survey shows island nations like Mauritius and the Maldives view China as their top development partner.
- The shift follows U.S. aid cuts and climate focus under President Donald Trump.
- The survey ran July–November 2025 and included responses from 29 nations.
- China led aid in the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and South China Sea regions.
- China provided $6 billion in aid from 2020 to 2023, surpassing other major donors.
