Favorable views of China and its leadership have surpassed those of the United States and President Donald Trump in 25 of the 36 countries and territories surveyed, marking a historic inversion in global public opinion.
The data, released by the Pew Research Center, indicates that for the first time in the organization's polling history, more respondents hold a less favorable view of the US than of Beijing across this broad sample.
The shift underscores a significant realignment in international sentiment, moving beyond traditional geopolitical blocs.
While the US has historically maintained a strong soft-power advantage in many allied and emerging markets, the current data suggests that perceptions of American leadership and policy direction are deteriorating relative to China's global standing.
This trend is particularly notable given the ongoing strategic competition between the two powers.
For investors and policymakers, the erosion of US favorability carries implications for trade negotiations, alliance cohesion, and the global appeal of American assets.