Negative Views of China Have Softened Slightly Among Americans
Americans see China unfavorably, but the share with this view has dropped for the first time in five years.
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Americans see China unfavorably, but the share with this view has dropped for the first time in five years.
A median of 54% of adults in these nations have a favorable view of the U.S., while a median of 35% see China favorably.
Large majorities in nearly all 35 nations surveyed say China has a great deal or a fair amount of influence on their country’s economic conditions.
Across 34 nations polled, a 43% median have confidence in Biden’s handling of world affairs, while a 28% median have confidence in Trump.
About eight-in-ten Americans report an unfavorable view of China, and Chinese President Xi Jinping receives similarly negative ratings.
67% of people in Taiwan see themselves as primarily Taiwanese, compared with 3% who think of themselves as primarily Chinese.
Around three-quarters of adults in Hong Kong (74%) express an emotional attachment to China.
In most places surveyed, more people name China’s influence as a major threat than any of the other geopolitical issues asked about.
85% of Americans and 77% of Germans see the relationship between their countries as good. A majority of Americans see Germany as a partner on key issues, including dealing with China and the war in Ukraine. But Germans are less confident about partnering with the United States on China policy.
People in 23 countries tend to see U.S. President Joe Biden more positively than Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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