The Global Divide: Why China's Xi Now Tops Trump in International Opinions A new Pew Research Center poll reveals a striking shift in global attitudes towards Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.
For the first time in nearly two decades, more people worldwide view China favorably than the United States. The decline of the US' popularity among its traditional allies has been a major factor driving this change.
Countries like Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, and the UK – which have historically had strong ties with Washington – now harbor more favorable views of Beijing than the US capital.