hasnt really been big news here.
but knowing how these aid packages work, a big chunk of that cash will make it back to japan since in many cases one of the conditions will be that japanese companies are chosen for projects paid for by the aid.
everyone does it everywhere all the way back to WW2.
it kills 2 birds with one stone,....
1-hey look world we're nice peoples
2-hey look corporate japan, we may say we want to stop spending but we've found a nice loophole that you guys are familiar with, so keep those personal gifts coming
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its just a small start i think, besides, $5bill wont get you much these days, especially not on the hearts and minds market.