The Pew Analysis Middle launched its annual international public opinion survey on well-liked perceptions of the U.S. and China yesterday, which discovered that China is considered extra favorably in 25 of the 36 international locations surveyed. The U.S. had the next favorability ranking in simply six international locations, with the 2 strategic rivals roughly equal within the remaining 5.
Laura Silver, Pew’s affiliate director, characterised views of the U.S. as being “at or close to historic lows.”
It’s not exhausting to grasp why. Since returning to the White Home, President Donald Trump has pursued a international coverage agenda that has alienated U.S. companions and allies, whereas additionally displaying an erratic method to decision-making. That explains why lower than 35 % of individuals expressed confidence in him in 28 of the 36 international locations polled, though confidence in Xi Jinping was not markedly higher.
