There are two competing narratives right now in the context of China's relations with Latin America and Africa. One says China is going to gain influence by acting as savior amid the pandemic, providing aid and debt relief. The other says China's reputation is going to take a big hit over its responsibility for coronavirus spread and its harsh response. Two article links below offering two sides. Which side of that spectrum do you think is more likely to be correct?

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/16/coronavirus-china-africa-191444 https://www.americasquarterly.org/content/could-china-be-white-knight-again-latin-america