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Research and Improvement of China's National Image in Africa through Foreign Aid

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DOI: 10.23977/polsr.2023.040201 | Downloads: 12 | Views: 437

Author(s)

Wang Jingyi 1

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1 Xi'an International Studies University, Xi'an, 710128, China

Corresponding Author

Wang Jingyi

ABSTRACT

Improving China's national image in Africa through aid to Africa is one of the important components of China's soft power in Africa. Based on Chinese aid data from 2000-2014, this paper conducts an empirical analysis, and the findings show that China's aid to Africa can significantly improve China's national image in Africa, but there are some differences in the impact of different types of aid, among which ODA is more helpful to improve China's national image than OOF. Additionally, there is (statistical heterogeneity or heterogeneity?) in the impact of bilateral relations between China and recipient countries on China's national image in Africa. In recipient countries with better bilateral relations with China, Chinese aid can more significantly improve the local people's positive evaluation of China. This paper has both practical and theoretical implications for improving China's national image in Africa.

KEYWORDS

Aid to Africa, China's national image in Africa, Multiple Linear Regression

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Wang Jingyi, Research and Improvement of China's National Image in Africa through Foreign Aid. Journal of Political Science Research (2023) Vol. 4: 1-13. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/DOI: 10.23977/polsr.2023.040201.

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