China seen more positively than U.S.

The U.S. has lost its long-standing lead over China in global
favourability, according to a new Pew Research poll, reflecting
deteriorating ties between the Trump administration and key allies

HOW U.S.-CHINA FAVOURABILITY GAP HAS FLIPPED,
ACCORDING TO NUMEROUS COUNTRIES (%)

Argentina
U.S.
China
52
40 44
50
2023 2026

Australia
52
24
13
31
2023 2026

Canada
57
14 33
44
2023 2026

France
52
27
22
36
2023 2026

Germany
57
27
19
33
2023 2026

Greece
56
40 37
55
2023 2026

Indonesia
55
29
49
72
2023 2026

Italy
60
36 31
51
2023 2026

Netherlands
58
20 25
34
2023 2026

Spain
55
28 30
54
2023 2026

Sweden
55
19
12
27
2023 2026

UK
59
41
27
46
2023 2026

Survey of 42,151 people across 36 countries, Feb 8-May 13, 2026. Note: Only countries where
favourability of both U.S. and China changed by 8 percentage points or more since 2023 are shown.
Sources: AP, Pew Research Center. Illustration picture source: Getty Images
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