Map Shows China Aid Money Around the World. Published Jun 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM EDT Updated Jun 14, 2025 at 4:03 AM EDT. By . Micah McCartney is a reporter for Newsweek based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Limits on China's Exports Despite this global footprint, China's arms trade remains regionally narrow. While its defense industry has grown, total exports declined by 5.4 percent from 2020 to 2024.