Taiwan seen more favorably than not across 24 countries
A median of 48% of people across the 24 countries have a favorable view of Taiwan, compared with a median of 28% who have an unfavorable view.
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A median of 48% of people across the 24 countries have a favorable view of Taiwan, compared with a median of 28% who have an unfavorable view.
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Across 24 countries surveyed, a median of 66% give the EU a positive rating, while 29% give it a negative one.
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Large majorities in most of the 19 countries surveyed have negative views of China, but relatively few say bilateral relations are bad.
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