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.
China has had the world’s largest population since at least 1950 but is now projected to experience an absolute decline as early as 2023.
Australian adults most frequently mentioned the political system when thinking about China, while others mentioned threats and human rights.
India is poised to become the world’s most populous country this year; its population has more than doubled since 1950.
Much larger shares of people in most nations see China’s influence growing than say the same of the United States.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, people around the world are still concerned by the threat of global climate change.
Few in 14 advanced countries have confidence in either Xi or Trump, and many are critical of how both countries have handled the coronavirus outbreak.
When it comes to economic relations, some in Taiwan are more willing to work with both Beijing and Washington.
Globally, people tend to express little confidence in President Vladimir Putin’s ability to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
Americans and Germans continue to have notably different perspectives on the relationship between their countries.
1615 L St. NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
USA
(+1) 202-419-4300 | Main
(+1) 202-857-8562 | Fax
(+1) 202-419-4372 | Media Inquiries
ABOUT PEW RESEARCH CENTER Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts.
© 2024 Pew Research Center