China: China has pledged less than $2 million in cash and materials, compared to $20 million provided by the United States, which also launched a massive military-driven rescue operation that includes an aircraft carrier, according to 660 News. Canada has promised $5 million in aid and has pledged to match donations to relief organizations. It has also sent its Disaster Assistance Response Team to help with relief operations and BEIJING, China The outpouring of international aid to the Philippines makes Chinas contribution for typhoon relief look like a trickle: even Swedish furniture chain Ikea and beverage giant Coca-Cola have done more than the worlds second-largest economy. That wont help Beijings campaign to win over neighbours with its soft power. Another Chinese rival, Japan, on Friday pledged another $20 million in aid, raising its total to $30 million, and offered to send troops, ships and planes.
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