A new Pew Research Center survey reveals that favorable views of China and its leadership outweigh those of the United States and President Donald Trump in 25 of the 36 countries and territories polled.
The data, released Wednesday, indicates that this sentiment shift extends to key US neighbors, including Canada and Mexico, signaling a broad-based erosion of American soft power in traditional allied territories.
The findings highlight a strategic recalibration in global public opinion.
While the United States remains a dominant economic and military force, the poll suggests that diplomatic and cultural influence is increasingly tilting toward Beijing.
This trend is particularly notable in regions where US policy has been perceived as inconsistent or isolationist, allowing China to present itself as a more stable and predictable partner.
Chinese policymakers have long viewed the United States' retreat from global leadership as a strategic opportunity to expand Beijing's influence.