Survey finds 76% of 4,507 young Africans across 15 countries named China as a foreign power with a positive influence on their lives versus 72% for the US
Nanjing Road in Shanghai, known for its abundance of shops: Picture: 123RF/SEAN PAVONEhina has overtaken the US as the foreign power seen as having the biggest positive influence in Africa by young people, according to a survey released on Monday.
The results are further evidence that China is winning the battle against geopolitical rivals such as the US and the European Union for the hearts and minds of Africans. Beijing has ploughed money into African infrastructure over the past two decades and supplies the continent with affordable consumer goods ranging from mobile phones and solar panels to shovels and plastics.
“There is no question that China is the dominant player in Africa today,” Ichikowitz said. “Overall we are seeing a much more positive approach to China, that’s going to drive a lot more engagement with China.” Still, China’s influence is not seen as universally positive. Of those surveyed 56% said they believed the unverified conspiracy theory that Covid-19 was developed and intentionally spread by the Chinese government.
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