Across 19 countries, more people see the U.S. than China favorably – but more see China’s influence growing
Much larger shares of people in most nations see China’s influence growing than say the same of the United States.
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Much larger shares of people in most nations see China’s influence growing than say the same of the United States.
Here’s a look at public opinion on some of the key issues facing the country, drawn from recent Pew Research Center surveys.
Social hostilities around the world involving religion declined in 2019 to the lowest level in five years.
During Merkel’s tenure, Germans have generally had more favorable views of their economy than other Europeans and Americans had of their own.
46% of U.S. adults say the area where they live has had an extreme weather event over the past 12 months.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to visit the White House this week as she wraps up her final year in office.
Those on the political right are more likely to say there should have been fewer public activity restrictions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Only 5% and 13% of scholars and the American public, respectively, say respect for the U.S. abroad is not too or not at all important.
Differences within each party on views of foreign policy emerge based on where Americans turn for political news.
While Americans see some aspects of U.S. power more positively than people elsewhere, they offer more negative views in other areas.
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