China and Xi Jinping seen more favourably than the US and Trump in poll of major countries
Summary
A new Pew Research Center poll shows that more people in many countries now view China more positively than the United States. This change is linked to recent tensions between the Trump administration and US allies, as well as views on global peace and stability.Key Facts
- The poll surveyed 36 countries and territories between February and May.
- In 25 out of 36 places, more people favored China over the US, including Canada and Mexico.
- Only six countries saw the US more positively: Poland, the Philippines, South Korea, India, Japan, and Israel.
- 22 countries showed more favorable views toward Chinese leader Xi Jinping than President Donald Trump.
- This is the first time in about 20 years that China is seen more positively than the US globally.
- Negative views of the US are linked to events like the US handling of the Israeli-Hamas war, demands on Greenland, and the raid in Venezuela.
- Canadian favorability toward the US dropped from 57% in 2023 to 33%, while favorability for China rose from 14% to 44%.
- The US still leads China in being viewed as respecting personal freedoms, but the gap is getting smaller.
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