More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
A new Pew Research Center study indicates that China has surpassed the U.S. in global favorability for the first time.
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A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center shows that people in many nations now view China and Xi Jinping more positively than the U.S. and Donald Trump. Coverage from Bloomberg, BBC, and AP News emphasizes that this marks the first time China has topped the U.S. in global favorability.
The Pew Research Center reports the findings across multiple countries. The Christian Science Monitor indicates that Washington is now considering how to adjust its planning in response to China's rising global profile.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 52d ago.
Who reported it (7)
- China has become more popular than U.S. in much of world, survey finds The Washington Post · 52d ago
- China and Xi favored over US and Trump in many nations: Survey NPR · 52d ago
- China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says AP News · 52d ago
- China Tops US in Global Favorability for First Time, Pew Finds Bloomberg.com · 52d ago
- As China’s global star rises, how is Washington planning to adjust? The Christian Science Monitor · 52d ago
- People in Many Countries Now View China More Positively Than the U.S. Pew Research Center · 52d ago
- More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests BBC · 52d ago
Questions people are asking
Which organization conducted the study?
The study was conducted by the Pew Research Center.
Who is being viewed more favorably according to AP News?
AP News reports that China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations.
Is this the first time China has led the U.S. in this metric?
According to Bloomberg, this is the first time China has topped the U.S. in global favorability.
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