China overtakes US in global favourability for first time, finds Pew survey | World News
The world has largely viewed the United States more favourably than China for years, but that perception has now reversed, with Beijing seen more positively than Washington, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. The findings by the US-headquartered think tank suggest that the global standing of the United States has taken a hit as President Donald Trump’s administration continues its “America First” narrative, while China under the leadership of President Xi Jinping has been receiving favourable views in many countries. Methodology and survey outcomes during geopolitical conflict The Pew Research Center polled more than 42,000 people in 36 countries between February and May, a period during which the US and Israel were engaged in a war with Iran. Across 37 countries surveyed, a median of 51% have a favorable view of China, while 39% have an unfavorable view. pic.twitter.com/FLzIYsncMH — Pew Research Center (@pewresearch) July 16, 2026 The think tank found that more people had favourable views of China than the United States in 25 nations out of the 36 countries …
