Global views of China andviews of China and Xi improve as US reliability declines in Pew survey
A recent Pew Research Center survey conducted between February and May shows that global views of China and President Xi have improved significantly while perceptions of the United States as a reliable partner have declined sharply.
The findings reveal that China now outpolls the US in many major European and Asian nations, except Japan, which maintains broad negativity toward China.
This shift matters because it signals a potential erosion of US diplomatic influence and a growing appetite for Chinese leadership in international affairs.
Western Media
Western Media frames the survey results as a significant diplomatic setback for the Trump administration, emphasizing that the sharp fall in views of the US as a reliable partner reflects直接的 consequences of tariff policies and isolationist rhetoric.
Chinese State Media
Chinese State Media interprets the findings as a validation of its foreign policy approach, arguing that the rising favorability of China and Xi demonstrates that its development model offers a more stable alternative to US volatility.
Asian Perspectives
Asian Perspectives, particularly from nations like Japan, highlight the mixed regional response, noting that while many countries favor China, Japan remains broadly negative, underscoring the complex and uneven nature of shifting global power dynamics.
- The survey covered over 10 countries and used multiple interview methods including telephone and face-to-face polling.
- Xi Jinping has held the position of Chinese President since 2013 and is the first Chinese leader to hold all top party, state, and military titles.
- Trump previously imposed tariffs on Canadian goods in 2018 during his first term, a policy he revived upon returning to office in 2025.
