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China’s Global Image Edges Up as U.S. Favorability Slumps Under Trump

Rising approval in developing nations has narrowed the favorability gap between Beijing and Washington.

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FILE - The American and Chinese flags wave, Feb. 2, 2022, in Zhangjiakou, China. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)
China's President Xi Jinping (L) and Kenya's visiting President William Ruto wave during a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 24, 2025. China is seen as an ally in three sub-Saharan African countries surveyed by Pew Research Center.
Respondents in a majority of countries surveyed said they regarded China as the world’s top economy, or joint-top with the U.S.

Overview

  • Median favorable views of China rose to 36 percent in Pew’s mid-2025 survey, driving its unfavorability down seven points to 54 percent.
  • U.S. favorability fell to roughly one-third in many countries under President Trump, with Canadian approval dropping 20 points to 34 percent.
  • Confidence in Xi Jinping reached 26 percent, slightly above the 22 percent share expressing confidence in Donald Trump.
  • A median 41 percent now see China as the world’s top economy versus 39 percent for the U.S., yet most respondents still prioritize U.S. economic ties.
  • The most pronounced gains for China occurred in developing markets—Mexico (67 percent), Brazil (66 percent) and Argentina (56 percent)—while wealthier nations remain more skeptical.