China Overtakes U.S. in Global Favorability, Pew Survey Finds

A July 2026 Pew Research Center report finds people in 25 of 36 surveyed countries view China more favorably than the U.S., with China earning a median 51% favorable rating across 37 nations. Chinese favorability has risen since 2023 while American favorability has fallen — a shift with consequences for how countries align diplomatically in coming years.