People globally view China's Xi more favourably than Donald Trump, Pew poll finds
Summary
A recent Pew Research Center poll shows that more people in many countries now view China and its leader Xi Jinping more positively than the United States and President Donald Trump. This marks the first time in about 20 years that China’s global image has surpassed that of the US, partly due to US foreign policies and international events.Key Facts
- The poll surveyed 36 countries and territories from February to May 2026.
- In 25 of those places, more people had a positive view of China than the US.
- In 22 countries, Chinese leader Xi Jinping was seen more favorably than President Trump.
- Only six countries still had more favorable opinions of the US over China.
- Countries like Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, and the UK showed a shift toward more favorable views of China.
- Canada's positive views of the US dropped from 57% in 2023 to 33% in 2026, while views of China rose from 14% to 44%.
- US actions such as tariffs on Canadian goods and military raids have contributed to negative opinions abroad.
- Israel remains a strong supporter of the US, with about 80% viewing it positively.
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