The China positivity, US negativity illusion:
For nearly two decades, one line in the global opinion charts held steady: the United States was better liked than ...
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Key FactsChina Surpasses US in Global Favorability Ratings
Jul 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- The latest Pew Research Center poll marks the first time China is viewed more favorably than the US in a majority of surveyed countries.
- Confidence in both national leaders remains low, though Xi Jinping receives higher trust ratings than Donald Trump.
- China is perceived to interfere less in other nations’ affairs, while the US is seen as more respectful of personal freedoms.
- Positive opinions of China have grown especially in middle-income countries, contrasting with generally negative views in wealthier nations.
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