China Edges Past U.S. in Global Approval Ratings
6 days ago
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- #US-China relations
- #Gallup survey
- China's global leadership approval (36%) surpassed the U.S. (31%) in 2025, marking the widest gap in nearly two decades.
- U.S. approval declined sharply, especially among allies like Germany and Portugal, while Israel showed a notable increase.
- Germany led major powers with 48% approval, followed by China, the U.S., and Russia, with none achieving majority global approval.
- Both China and the U.S. had negative net approval in 2025, with the U.S. hitting a record low of -15.
- Nearly half of surveyed countries held negative views of both powers, reflecting a trend toward a multipolar world order.