The U.S. is pouring hundreds of millions into a new global push to counter China’s growing influence, starting with critical undersea cable upgrades in the Caribbean and Central America to block Beijing’s access to vital communication infrastructure. This is part of a broader revival of U.S. initiatives that were slashed last year, aimed at reclaiming diplomatic and economic leverage in the Western Hemisphere, Africa, and Asia. With China’s economic deals often hiding long-term costs and poor performance, Washington is investing in security centers, port monitoring, and resource protection to shield allies from Chinese infiltration — all while President Trump and Xi Jinping project cooperation ahead of Xi’s upcoming U.S. visit.

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