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<blockquote data-quote="MelaninWarlord" data-source="post: 64497" data-attributes="member: 428">In 2026, the preference between China and India in Africa depends entirely on what a country needs: massive infrastructure (China) or sustainable, local-level growth (India).While China remains the &quot;loudest&quot; and most visible partner, India has seen a massive surge in favorability over the last two years, particularly in English-speaking and East African nations.1. Favorability at a GlanceRecent 2025–2026 surveys (including Afrobarometer) show a distinct gap in public perception:**China (60% Positive): Generally ranks as the most influential and favored global power. Its favorability is tied to tangible results: new airports, highways, and the widespread use of affordable Chinese smartphones and tech.&nbsp; India (38%–46% Positive): While its overall &quot;influence&quot; score is lower because it doesn&#039;t build as many massive landmarks, its &quot;trust&quot; and &quot;friendliness&quot; scores are rising. In countries like Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, India’s favorability reached record highs in 2025.2. The Battle of Models: &quot;The Hardware&quot; vs. &quot;The Software&quot;African nations tend to view these two powers through very different lenses:</blockquote>

[QUOTE="MelaninWarlord, post: 64497, member: 428"] In 2026, the preference between China and India in Africa depends entirely on what a country needs: massive infrastructure (China) or sustainable, local-level growth (India). While China remains the "loudest" and most visible partner, India has seen a massive surge in favorability over the last two years, particularly in English-speaking and East African nations. 1. Favorability at a Glance Recent 2025–2026 surveys (including Afrobarometer) show a distinct gap in public perception: **China (60% Positive): Generally ranks as the most influential and favored global power. Its favorability is tied to tangible results: new airports, highways, and the widespread use of affordable Chinese smartphones and tech. India (38%–46% Positive): While its overall "influence" score is lower because it doesn't build as many massive landmarks, its "trust" and "friendliness" scores are rising. In countries like Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, India’s favorability reached record highs in 2025. 2. The Battle of Models: "The Hardware" vs. "The Software" African nations tend to view these two powers through very different lenses: [/QUOTE]

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