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Global Survey Shows Positive Views of China Surpassing Those of the U.S.

A Pew Research Center report reveals that more people in 36 surveyed countries now view China more positively than the U.S. The survey, conducted from February to May 2026, shows a decline in confidence in U.S. President Donald Trump and an increase in positive views of Chinese President Xi Jinping. While the U.S. is still seen as more respectful of personal freedoms, this perception is changing.

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A Pew Research Center report reveals that more people in 36 surveyed countries now view China more positively than the U.S. The survey, conducted from February to May 2026, shows a decline in confidence in U.S. President Donald Trump and an increase in positive views of Chinese President Xi Jinping. While the U.S. is still seen as more respectful of personal freedoms, this perception is changing.

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People in Many Countries Now View China More Positively Than the U.S.

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Global Survey Shows Positive Views of China Surpassing Those of the U.S.