Hey JetDog, I have the same opinion as yours for the first two !
I appreciate Germany most because it is outstandingly great compared with Japanese ugly deeds. I also I like Israel because this is a nation who will do whatever for its race (not necessarily its citizens).
I can imagine the proudness of being an Israel citizen or being an Jewish because you have a nation behind you.
We are saying we all wish China to be stronger and richer (no argument here), but what if China does not care about its overseas no matter how strong it is or how rich it is ? Hopefully I am wrong !