Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. China's Coronavirus Foreign Aid Expands Influence, Shifts Blame Brian Padden WASHINGTON - As Spain and Italy began reeling from rapidly rising coronavirus infections and outbreaks grew in other countries last month, China stepped in with testing kits, protective gear and other medical aid critical for fighting the disease. Several European countries, desperate for help, welcomed the aid, even though some of it turned out to be faulty. References Visible links Hidden links: 1. file://localhost/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/chinese-firm-offers-replace-faulty-test-kits-sold-spain .