China viewed more favorably than US globally for first time in 20 years (legrandcontinent.eu)

• 27 of 36 countries favor China over the US
• China favorability up 14 points, US down 22 points since 2023
• Xi Jinping perceived as less threatening than Trump in Europe

"A Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries finds China viewed more favorably than the US in 27 nations. On average, 46% have a favorable opinion of China (+14 since 2023), compared to 36% for the US (-22). In Europe, Xi Jinping is seen as less threatening than Donald Trump. US domestic favorability of China also hit a 2019 high at 27%."