Japan pledged Friday to provide foreign aid in an "offer-based" manner without waiting for recipient nations to make requests, as Tokyo looks to counter China's attempts to increase its economic clout in the developing world through economic investment.Combining the more proactive approach with its traditional "request-based" concept, Japan will use official development assistance as one of its "most important diplomatic tools," according to a revised policy outline approved by the Cabinet.The first update of the ODA policy blueprint since February 2015 comes amid mounting concern over Chin…READ FULL ARTICLE
