Pew survey shows China viewed more favorably than US in many nations

According to a new Pew Research Center survey, China is now viewed more favorably than the United States in 25 out of 36 countries polled Source: BBC. This marks the first time Pew has recorded such a result.

Global perceptions

Favorable views of China have reached record highs in many nations, including Canada and Mexico, while perceptions of the US have worsened Source: ground-news. Chinese leader Xi Jinping also scored higher than President Donald Trump in 22 of the countries and territories surveyed Source: ground-news.

Key comparisons

Despite China's higher favorability, respondents still see the US as more respectful of personal freedoms. However, China is perceived as less likely to interfere in other countries' affairs (Source: BBC). Both leaders received low confidence ratings overall, but Xi outperformed Trump in direct comparisons. The survey polled over 42,000 people in 36 countries from February to May Source: BBC.