China Viewed More Positively Than US in 25 of 36 Countries, Study Shows
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A Pew Research Center study revealed a significant shift in global public perception where China is viewed more favorably than the US in 25 out of 36 surveyed countries.
Background
The study conducted by Pew Research Center between February and May 2024 surveyed 36 countries. It found that favorable views of Xi Jinping exceeded those of Donald Trump in most polled nations, with notable shifts in Spain, Indonesia, Italy, Greece, and Canada.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyPew Research Center: A non-profit 'fact tank' that conducts opinion polling and demographic research.
- FactChina was viewed more positively than the US in 25 out of 36 surveyed countries.
- FactThe study tracked public perception shifts from the baseline year of 2002.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the factors contributing to the shifting global perception of China's leadership and its implications for the existing US-led liberal international order.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Soft power asymmetry: China's infrastructure-led diplomacy (BRI) vs. US focus on democratic values and human rights.
- Geopolitical realignment: Growing 'Global South' preference for non-interventionist economic models over Western-led security architectures.
- Information warfare: Impact of state-sponsored media and digital diplomacy on shaping public opinion in Western and developing nations.
Keywords: Soft Power · Geopolitical Realignment · Public Perception · Liberal International Order · Global South
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