Negative Views of China Have Softened Slightly Among Americans
Americans see China unfavorably, but the share with this view has dropped for the first time in five years.
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Worldwide, a quarter of new car sales are electric vehicles or hybrids
In eight countries, at least half of all new cars sold in 2025 were electric or hybrid. The U.S. reached just 10%, well below the global average of 25%.
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2. Views of China’s role in the world
Most Americans say China’s global influence is growing stronger. Still, they tend to see the U.S. as the world’s top economic and military power.
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How Americans view trade between the U.S. and China, Canada and Mexico
Americans are most skeptical about U.S. trade with China: 10% say it benefits the U.S. more than China, while 46% take the opposite view.
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German Views of the U.S.-Germany Relationship Turn Sharply Negative
Nearly three-quarters of German adults say relations with the United States are bad, while only 24% of U.S adults say the same of relations with Germany.
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1. U.S. views of China and Xi
Americans hold largely negative opinions of China and Xi Jinping, but ratings of both have improved slightly since 2024.
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2. Who do people think is their country’s greatest threat?
China, Russia and the U.S. are widely viewed as top threats around the world. The U.S. is mostly seen as an economic threat, while Russia is primarily considered a security threat.
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How people in 9 middle-income countries see relations with the U.S., China
People are most likely to say the amount of debt their country owes to the U.S. is a very serious problem, with a median of 59% holding this view.
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People in Many Countries Consider the U.S. an Important Ally; Others See It as a Top Threat
People in 12 of 24 nations surveyed tend to say the U.S. is their top ally. But it’s also widely seen as a top threat, as are Russia and China.
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How People Around the World View AI
Most adults across 25 countries are aware of AI, and people are generally more concerned than excited about its effects on daily life.
