China Now Viewed More Favorably Than the U.S. in 25 of 36 Countries, Pew Finds

A Pew Research Center report published July 15, 2026 finds people in 25 of 36 surveyed countries hold a more favorable view of China than the United States. Across 37 countries, China earns a median 51% favorable rating. Chinese favorability has risen since 2023 while U.S. favorability has fallen — a shift with implications for global diplomatic alignment.