China’s Influence Grows in the Global South

Last week, the world witnessed a display of camaraderie among Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un at China’s military parade, signaling closer ties among these leaders. However, there is growing concern over China’s expanding influence in the developing world. Beijing’s investments in green energy projects are transforming economies by creating job opportunities, fostering growth, and delivering inexpensive electricity to regions that need it most. This strategic move is having ripple effects globally, especially on the balance of power between rich democracies and China.