It comes out clearly from research (2017) that was done across the world by the Pew Research Centre headlined U.S. America’s favourable view is held because US popular culture is seen more positively than the US as a country. In greater detail, when asked whether American ideas and customs were good or bad in their countries, African countries responses were as follows:The “America First” policy implies disengagement from global agreements, and so far withdrawals have been from the Trans-Pacific Partnership free-trade agreement (TPP) and the Paris Accord on Climate Change. The heavy investments made by China in infrastructure, education, research and culture are critical factors boosting her image, risks notwithstanding. Unlike the US, whose people are looked upon more favourably than the country itself, for China the opposite could be true.

Source: Daily Nation February 01, 2018 11:48 UTC