BEIJING Russell Wilson Seahawks Jersey , Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- The median global approval rate of the United States leadership in world affairs has dropped behind that of China over the past year, according to a new survey.
The survey, conducted by American consulting company Gallup, found that approval of U.S. leadership in more than 130 countries had dropped to 30 percent in 2017 Russell Wilson Kids Jersey , the lowest since the company began annually tracking the measure a decade ago.
China scored a 31 percent approval rate, the same as the previous year.
The survey said the U.S. image was weaker in "every part of the world" and stable ratings in China give it "an advantage over the U.S."
In the Americas, where the U.S. approval dropped to new lows and China won more approval, China may be positioned to take further advantage as it has overtaken the U.S. as the top trading partner in parts of Latin America Russell Wilson Youth Jersey , the survey said.
China also exceeded the U.S. in approval rates in Asia. The two had a tie in Europe and the U.S. and China both have strong images in Africa.
The shift, according to media reports, comes as the United States is facing an unprecedented trust crisis, while China takes on more important roles in global governance and wins the hearts and minds of people at home and abroad with successful campaigns such as the anti-corruption war.
The Gallup survey was based on face-to-face and telephone interviews with about 1 Russell Wilson Womens Jersey ,000 adults in each studied country or area between March and November 2017. They were asked to rate the United States, German, Russian and Chinese leadership in world affairs.
ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Economic Authentic Russell Wilson Jersey , Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) of the African Union on Tuesday issued a statement against U.S. President Trump's "shithole" remarks.
The council said it received with utter shock the news of the uncouth words used by Trump in reference to African people and people of African descent.
"We note that this language is wrong and does not reflect the stature of the President of the United States," the council said, adding "In Africa we do deeply respect elders and the language that elders use should be respectful and one that befits the position that they hold. The President of the United States is an elder and should always remember and act as one."
The council has called upon all citizen groups, religious organizations Russell Wilson Jersey , academics and civic actors to condemn the language.
"Citizens across the world should be respected for what they are and referred to in appropriate and respectful language. To continue to propagate racism through language in the world is to fuel other types of violent behaviors that we see around the world.
"We ask that the U.S. President seriously considers withdrawing this statement and issue a public apology to all Africans and people of African descent in the world," the statement read.
The council noted that the president should "remember that the social, economic and cultural contributions of Africans in the United States is one of the highest. The United States has a big number of professional Africans who cannot fit the description that he used."
One of the Agenda 2063 Aspirations developed by African people and leaders is: An Africa with a strong cultural identity, common heritage, shared values and ethics, it said.
ECOSOCC as an organ that promotes and popularizes the Agenda 2063 strives to build an Africa and world that is ethical and value-based, and we call upon the U.S. President to embrace this aspiration, said the statement.
"ECOSOCC joins the rest of the world to condemn the language of the President of the United States of America.
"We therefore call for the President of the United States to restrain himself and ensure that he espouses the values that the United States people have been known for#7#" the statement read.
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