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China’s Economic Growth Mostly Welcomed in Emerging Markets, but Neighbors Wary of Its Influence
More countries say the U.S., not China, is the world’s leading economic power
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- China’s Economic Growth Mostly Welcomed in Emerging Markets, but Neighbors Wary of Its Influence
- Many see China’s growth, investment in positive terms, but Asia-Pacific publics are more wary
- More publics name the U.S. than China as the world’s leading economic power
- Publics who name U.S. as world’s leading economy tend to prefer economic ties with U.S. over China
- Many see U.S. as their country’s top ally
- Most say bilateral economic relations with both China and the U.S. are good – but slightly more see China’s economic influence as positive
- Mixed views of China around the globe
- In Asia-Pacific, lack of confidence in Xi and Kim
- Positive evaluations of China declining in the Asia-Pacific
- More countries say the U.S., not China, is the world’s leading economic power
- Europeans continue to see China as the top economy by a narrow margin
- Most see China as exerting substantial influence on their domestic economy
- More say the U.S., not China, has substantial influence on economic conditions in their country
- More say the U.S., not China, has substantial influence on economic conditions in their country
- More see China as having a positive influence on their country’s economy
- Middle East and North African countries more critical of U.S. influence on their economy
- Chinese economic influence seen as more positive in many countries
- Most have positive outlook on their country’s economic ties with China
- Asia-Pacific countries optimistic about their country’s economic ties with U.S.
- Many say their country has good economic ties with both U.S. and China
- Asia-Pacific countries see more value in strong economic ties with U.S.
- Those who see China as the top economic power would prefer strong Chinese economic ties
- International opinions of China divided
- Negative views of China up sharply in Canada, U.S.
- China fares better among those who say their national economy is strong
- Publics in wealthier countries less favorable toward China
- Many see a strengthening Chinese economy as a boon
- Many see growing benefits to China’s economy over past five years
- Asia-Pacific nations view Chinese investment with suspicion
- Asia-Pacific nations especially concerned about China’s military might
- Increasing worries about China’s growing military in many nations
- More globally lack confidence in Xi
- Increased confidence in Xi across many nations
- Fewer in Asia-Pacific confident in Xi than in Abe, Modi
- Factors involved in favorable views of China