What do foreigners think of the United States of America?

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Plezbo said:

NintendoPie said:
First off, your explanation of China is very one-sided. I would also like to point out that the people of China have nothing to do with this, it's their government that did these things. They didn't vote this in. Why would anyone vote communism in? They wouldn't. Also, The People's Republic of China has changed a lot. Their gov't has become less communist and more socialist since what you're describing. (No where near perfect but getting better.) PRC can not automatically switch their gov't from one extreme to another. It takes a long time for any country to switch governments. They're trying to be more open, more free. It will never be as free as America is, it may get close one day though. 

You're acting like The People's Republic of China is North Korea, it isn't.

Actually, if you look through my post, I mentioned several times that it is the government that I have issue with, while I appreciate the vibrant culture that hasn't been trounced by Communism.  Socialism is not quite as bad as Communism, but it isn't a quality goal either.   My main problem with China is that its potential is wasted by the government.  I stand by everything I said in my post however, a Chinese citizen accusing America of being a bad neighbor is laughable.  Check out how much foreign aid China provides to its neighbors not named North Korea. 

China is actually the largest contributor of foreign aid to Africa, surpassing the US in 2008 - but China has always had a history there including funding the construction of railroads back in the 1970's. While US foreign aid is declining, China's is skyrocketing at a rate of nearly 30% per year and will very soon be the largest contributor of foreign aid in entire the world. China also lends out more money than any other country in the world (and only follows Japan in total amounts lent): the US alone owes China 1.4 trillion dollars. During the Mao years, China was also the largest contributor of foreign aid to Eastern European countries and communities.

China gives about half its foreign aid to Africa, while the US gives about half its foreign aid to Israel.

Many Americans also support Libertarianism and laissez faire economy, and don't think the government should give out any foreign aid, or even aid their own people. That's the US for you.