How views of the U.S., China and their leaders have changed over time
People in 23 countries tend to see U.S. President Joe Biden more positively than Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
People in 23 countries tend to see U.S. President Joe Biden more positively than Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The share of the public that supports authoritarian systems ranges from 85% in India to 8% in Sweden.
In an open-ended question allowing Americans to name which country they see as the greatest threat to the U.S., 50% name China.
Negative views of China predominate in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. China also receives unfavorable marks from many neighbors in the Asia-Pacific region.
The U.S. receives more positive marks than China in 21 countries surveyed, while China fares better than the U.S. in seven countries.
The U.S. stands out to many around the world as the country their nation can rely on most. But substantial shares in some countries see it as their greatest threat.
With global survey research, it’s important to understand what people are thinking about the subject we’re studying. Focus groups help address this.
Many social media users in 11 emerging countries report being regularly exposed to misinformation when using the platforms.
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