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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

China is now viewed more positively than the US in many countries around the world, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. It is the first time the organisation has recorded such results.

The findings from the non-partisan, US-based think tank indicate that favourable views of China have reached record highs in many countries, while perceptions of the United States have worsened.

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In general, respondents expressed low confidence in both US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, though Xi scored higher than Trump.

While the US was still seen to respect personal freedoms more than China, China was seen to interfere in other countries' affairs less than the US.

Pew polled more than 42,000 people in 36 countries between February and May.

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#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-07-15 07:14 PM | Reply

... China is now viewed more positively than the US in many countries around the world ...

Not really a surprise.

During the global chaos of the Trump administration, China has emerged to be building allies based upon strategy and planning. Apparently taking full advantage of the chaos Pres Trump seems to enjoy pushing upon our Allies.

As opposed to Pres Trump's minute-by-minute approach along the lines of ~do what I tell you to do, or I'll issue an Executive Order that punishes you.~


I generalize, but not too much ...

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-15 07:46 PM | Reply

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